Stories by Kathy

 
“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”
— Michael C., Registered Psychotherapist
 
Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa, Elephants, Conservation, visual storytelling, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife stories, Kenya Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa, Elephants, Conservation, visual storytelling, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife stories, Kenya Kathy Karn

Elephant Sex

I always say that elephants are kind of another species of human beings, living in the wild. In fact, they are even more intelligent than human beings. Julius Shivegha Keeper, Nairobi Nursery

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife Kathy Karn

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Photography is an art of observation, and it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.  Elliot Erwitt

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

When Gratitude becomes Tradition continued

Not only do elephants have incredible memories and strong bonds of familial love, they also have an extraordinary ability of foreseeing events before they happen.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants Kathy Karn

Elephants Never Forget

The ex-orphans and their babies embrace our presence as if we were any other elephant — a trust that has been passed down through generations and one that does not extend to all humans. Angela Sheldrick

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Saving Africa’s Dinosaurs

Restoring and preserving the environment has a positive impact on the people, the wildlife and the land. When this orphaned black rhino was rescued he was so tiny the staff at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary could carry him in their arms. He thrived under the care of his dedicated keepers and is now released back into the wild under the protection of community members.

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Celebrating World Giraffe Day

We can judge the heart of a man by the way he treats animals. - Immanuel Kant

June 21st marked World Giraffe Day, a fitting choice to celebrate the tallest mammal on earth on the longest day of the year. Here’s a story about an encounter with orphaned giraffes I will never forget and the man whose loving kindness helped them return to the wild.

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Good Company on the Road

“It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” Rumi

A great guide, understanding animal behaviour and travel routes, and being out at dawn and dusk when animals are more active improve your chances, but there are never guarantees of encounters with wild animals. Sometimes we get lucky and animals share the road.  

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Celebrating World Giraffe Day

We can judge the heart of a man by the way he treats animals. - Immanuel Kant

June 21st marked World Giraffe Day, a fitting choice to celebrate the tallest mammal on earth on the longest day of the year. Here’s a story about an encounter with orphaned giraffes I will never forget and the man whose loving kindness helped them return to the wild.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuse Kathy Karn

Who was your Other Mother?

Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. Mr. Rogers

Feeling safe, being seen, loved and supported in early development is the best gift we can give a youngster. Elephants know all about this. Allomothers, or nannies abound in elephant society. They are the “other mothers” in a young calf’s life.

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