The first calf of the year has been recorded - a female, born to Kiddo from the KB2 family. Want to follow this family more closely? Support our work and get exclusive quarterly updates on Elatia for just USD 30/year. https://t.co/kJMPhh1JBr

Amboseli’s most well known elephant Craig has died of natural causes, he was 54 years old. We are thankful to everyone who protected him, allowing him to father many calves and live out his life naturally.

As the year ends, thank you to everyone who supports our long-term elephant research. Your dedication helps ensure Amboseli’s elephants are known, protected, and understood across generations. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season.

Proud to join the Maasai Festival in Amboseli - a celebration of culture, dance, and community. The event also marked plans for Amboseli National Park’s transition to Kajiado County. Protecting elephants means supporting the people who share their land.

Applications now open! This November, we will host a fully funded Career Development Workshop in Nairobi for 16 recent conservation graduates. 🌍🐘 Sharpen skills, explore opportunities & prepare for the next step in your career. Limited spots https://t.co/oPu2JhSb1N

Snickers has a new calf! 🐘💚 At 17 years old, this is her second calf, a little female, and both are doing well in the Amboseli ecosystem. #AmboseliElephants #AmboseliTrustForElephants ⁠ #elephants #research #amboselitrust #amboseli #wildfreeforever #socialgood

Zakia from the ZC family has a new female calf! 🐘💚 Her family often spends time in Tanzania, so sightings are rare and special. #AmboseliElephants

📢 New Report: Resilient Coexistence 2025 Our latest report, based on a 2024 survey, explores the challenges & opportunities of human-elephant coexistence in Amboseli. Read the full report: https://t.co/BmxdlhyeWR

Keira, 55, leads the larger group of the KA family. She has raised 7 living offspring, supported by the wisdom and strength of her family network. Elephants need one another to thrive - and we work to ensure they do so in safe, well-managed landscapes. #AmboseliElephants

It’s #WorldElephantDay! 🐘💚 Elephants live in close-knit families and show incredible care for one another. Yet, they face serious threats from habitat loss, poaching & conflict. Help protect them today: https://t.co/tsm2hsyQ4V

Save the Elephants & ElephantVoices have shared an important update about a cyber-attack affecting their Facebook pages. They’re working with Meta to resolve it and advise caution with suspicious messages. For their full statement: https://t.co/m5kUfC6zj4

This week we celebrate our matriarch, Dr Cynthia Moss! A pioneer in elephant research and a true force in conservation, Cynthia has led ATE for over 50 years. Happy birthday, Cynthia - we deeply appreciate all that you do for people and elephants.

In Amboseli, we are working on a new Elephant Awareness Campaign, combining scientific research with traditional Maasai knowledge to promote coexistence. Thanks to SUSO for helping us spread the message. We will share more as this project develops!

Our team regularly travels between Nairobi and Amboseli — and we always fly with AirKenya! Their friendly, professional service makes every journey smooth. Thank you, AirKenya, for helping us keep Amboseli’s elephants protected. #airkenyacares

Elfrida, born in 1970, is one of Amboseli’s oldest elephants and matriarch of the EA family. Her mother gave birth to rare twins—both survived to adulthood. Decades of research help us track stories like hers and guide science-led elephant conservation.

One of our favourite moments from the field this month! These young calves from the LB family were having the time of their lives in a muddy wallow—rolling, splashing, and playing together.

Our 2024 Annual Newsletter is now live. Explore the latest insights into elephant population dynamics, along with highlights from our research and outreach over the past year. Read the report: https://t.co/bPJ65KfQmP

Craig born in 1972 - the same year our project began- is still going strong over 50 years later. Still seen in musth, he’s a vital part of the population - and a symbol of whats possible when elephants are protected and free to thrive.

Tomorrow is #MothersDay! Elephants are incredible mums—nurturing calves for years & guiding daughters for life. Support research based long-term conservation with a gift in honour of your mum. Donate or gift a card 👉 https://t.co/tsm2hsyQ4V

New paper alert! Dr. Vicki Fishlock & colleagues explore elephant culture and its role in conservation in a new open-access paper. 📖 Read it here: https://t.co/sORbeoMFp6 #Elephants #AnimalCulture #ConservationScience #Amboseli ⁠