Rajeev Kurup, Kerala Elephant Foundation August 26, 2026 Onam is more than a festival. It is a celebration of Kerala's heritage, togetherness and the hope for a world where everyone has a place at the table 🌴☀️🐘 Rooted in the legend of King Mahabali (Maveli), Onam remembers a golden age of prosperity, equality, peace and honesty. It is said that Maveli returns to Kerala each year during Onam to see his people living happily and together 👑 Across Kerala, this spirit comes a

Rajeev Kurup, Kerala Elephant Foundation August 12, 2026 The elephant is the one that keeps the forest alive. An elephant travels an average of 10–20 kilometers through the forest in a day… But it’s not just walking. On this journey, the elephant eats a variety of wild fruits and plants. But here’s an interesting fact — the food an elephant eats is not digested completely! So the seeds come out in its dung without being damaged. This is where things get even more interesting…

Rajeev Kurup, Kerala Elephant Foundation Edited, Mark Doss March 1, 2025 Kerala, India — From January to mid-May 2026, portions of the state of Kerala are expected to face drought and severe water challenges, in line with historic water scarcity issues in the region in recent years. The Kerala Elephant Foundation (KEF) is working on a project to assist elephants and other forest animals with artificial water ponds during this dry spell, with work initially focused in Kollam D

Naveen Akshar, Kerala Elephant Foundation Edited, Mark Doss December 13, 2025 Asian elephants are running out of room and fast. A 2023 study of long-term habitat data published in Scientific Reports revealed a staggering truth: nearly two-thirds of suitable Asian elephant habit has disappeared since 1700. The study was led by conservation scientist Shermin de Silva of the University of California, San Diego, and supported by an international team of ecologists and conservati