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BTEH is dedicated to the well-being and survival of African and Asian elephants, fostering socio-ecological resilience in communities seeking human-elephant coexistence, and striving for a world where both elephants and people can thrive. Our community-based conservation approach, developed since BTEH’s founding in 2004, emphasises shared decision-making, sustainability, equality, and partnerships. Through our projects, we promote evidence-based solutions that achieve human-elephant coexistence through range expansion, habitat restoration and supporting farmers in elephant-friendly livelihoods and land use, generating benefits for people, elephants and the ecosystems they share.

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For the future of elephants!

Elephants are a keystone species in the ecosystems they are part of. Elephants disperse seeds, maintain grasslands and find water, all crucial for the survival of other species.

The mission of Bring The Elephant Home is to increase the chances of survival for elephants
in the wild and strive towards a
harmonious world where both humans and elephants can thrive, mutually benefiting from
coexistence.

Antoinette van de Water – founder BTEH

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We always welcome partners, volunteers, donors and sponsors for our projects. Please consider supporting our activities in Asia or Africa by making a donation. You can follow the latest news here.

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Bring The Elephant Home is active on three continents. There is a lot of work to do for our various projects around the world, and we help to realise our ambitious plans is always welcome! More info: support@bteh.org. Meet the team!

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Research South Africa: 14-24 September 2026

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Volunteer Expedition: South Africa April 2026

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  • Four years of research. Countless hours in the field. Supported by dozens of research volunteers. And this week, one emotional final step. 🐘 We successfully removed the GPS collars from the elephants who helped us gather vital data for our study, led by principal investigator and PhD researcher Brooke Friswold. The research shows that fence removal enhances elephant movement and promotes behavioural, physiological, and ecological functioning. Collar removal is a sensitive procedure, but thanks to the professional and compassionate teams from @kariega.game.reserve, @kariega_foundation, @williamfowlds, pilot @alex.grant.soule, and Bring The Elephant Home, everything went smoothly and without complications. The best moment: as soon as the collars were removed, the elephants got up, walked off, and rejoined their herd. 💚 We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved, to the beautiful Kariega Game Reserve, and most of all to the elephants. Their data now supports better decisions for elephant well-being across elephant range countries in Africa and Asia. Keep an eye out: the scientific paper will be published in the next few days! Many thanks to Sam Chevallier of @keystones_expedition and @williamfowlds for the footage. 🎥 #ElephantResearch #ElephantConservation #ElephantWellbeing #ConservationScience
  • BTEH met with representatives from Kui Buri National Park and WWF Thailand to discuss future collaboration to collect wildlife detection data outside the park through a unified platform, thereby strengthening the smart early warning system. As part of this initiative, BTEH will test the use of @earthrangertech for data collection in the area and is arranging several workshops later this year with experts from Eco Exist Society. These workshops will give rangers and community members hands-on experience in reporting wildlife detections through the platform. This could help the national park improve patrol planning and provide local conservation organisations with broader data to inform research and develop more effective solutions to human–wildlife conflict. #KuiBuriNationalPark #WWFThailand #EarthRanger #HumanElephantCoexistence #EarlyWarningSystem #CommunityConservation #ConservationTechnology #AsianElephants
  • Some moments in the field are deeply moving. These quiet, magical encounters fill us with awe. Watching elephants in silence, noticing their presence, their relationships, and the way they move through the world. This is what what inspires our work, shapes our research, and stays with us long after the moment has passed. #AweInNature #ElephantResearch #FieldMoments #HumanElephantCoexistence
  • Our team recently joined an eco-tourism training workshop in Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi, expanding our knowledge of trekking, birdwatching, and butterfly observation. 🌿🐦🦋 It was also a valuable chance to strengthen skills relevant to elephant observation, and to reflect on how careful, respectful wildlife tourism can support both conservation and meaningful visitor experiences. #Ecotourism #ElephantObservation #SustainableTourism #KaengKrachan #Thailand
  • Applications are open to study wild elephants in Thailand with us from Nov 17-27, 2026. 🐘🌿📝 Join our field research program in Kuiburi National Park, Thailand, and work alongside elephant researchers contributing to real conservation science, including: • Elephant behaviour and social dynamics • Individual elephant identification • Human-elephant coexistence • Wildlife monitoring and conservation research You will gain hands-on experience in the field while learning directly from researchers studying elephant ecology, behaviour, and coexistence in one of Thailand’s most important elephant landscapes. No scientific background is required. This program is open to people from all fields and levels of experience, from students and professionals to anyone passionate about wildlife and conservation. Spaces are limited! 📩 Comment “THAILAND” to receive the program guide 📅 Or send us a DM to book a 15-minute call with a researcher to learn more #elephants #wildlife #thailand #conservation #research
  • A proud first for Bring The Elephant Home! 🐘✨ We had the honour of opening the Thai Elephant Day festivities at Kui Buri National Park with traditional Thai music and dance. 🎶 Led by our talented Mook, our team helped start this beautiful celebration of elephants, culture, and coexistence. 💚🐘 #ThaiElephantDay #KuiBuriNationalPark #HumanElephantCoexistence #CommunityConservation #ThaiCulture