Posts by Laurel Neme
National Geographic: Citizens Spur States to Ban Trade in Ivory and Rhino Horn
From Vermont to California, grassroots efforts drive state actions to protect elephants and rhinos. By Laurel Neme, for National Geographic PUBLISHED April 06, 2015 SHELBURNE, Vermont—”When you think things need to change, you have the power to make it happen,” Ashley McAvey, homegrown elephant activist and mother of two, told students recently at Endeavour…
Read MoreNational Geographic: Ethiopia Burns Entire 6.1-Ton Ivory Stockpile
Posted by Laurel Neme in A Voice for Elephants on March 20, 2015 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – At a ceremony today in the capital, Ethiopia burned its entire 6.1-ton ivory stockpile. The event was held at the Gulele Botanical Garden, close to the headquarters of the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), where the ivory had been stored.…
Read MoreNational Geographic: Will Mobilization of Military Forces Stop Elephant Poaching in Cameroon
Posted by Laurel Neme in A Voice for Elephants on February 14, 2015 Ten elephant carcasses discovered in mid-January in and around Cameroon’s Bouba Ndjida National Park are raising fears that poachers may again be targeting the park. But information remains sketchy. According to the Cameroon Tribune, a government newspaper, the military made several patrols following reports of gunfire…
Read MoreThe WildLife: From bats to humans – echolocation for the blind, Carol Foster
First posted on 2015-02-01 While researching bats for one of her films, documentary filmmaker Carol Foster learned that humans were also doing what bats could do, namely using echolocation to see.That set her off on a project to help the blind in Belize learn this amazing skill. She’s even launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo (called Opening…
Read MoreKids have power to influence international wildlife issues
First posted on 2015-01-21 Kids’ voices are powerful. They think about what CAN be done, instead of why it can’t. That’s why I love it when I’m asked “what can I do to help?” It’s a great question, with some great answers. For kids, I think the easiest thing to start with is to share…
Read MoreBear Pond Books: Students Take On International Wildlife Issues
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Students Take On International Wildlife Issues As part of our author-educator event series, we’re excited to have author Laurel Neme coming to the store on Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 am to talk about creating global connections from the classroom. As with all events in this series, this workshop is…
Read MoreBear Pond Books – Orangutan Houdini & Creating Global Connections
Thursday, January 8, 2015 Laurel Neme – Orangutan Houdini & Creating Global Connections Laurel Neme travels around the world to learn about, and write about, animals. She is a contributor to National Geographic, host of “The WildLife” podcast, and author of the book Animal Investigators about the world’s first wildlife forensics lab to investigate poaching, smuggling and other…
Read MoreMongabay — One clever ape: new book celebrates real-life Orangutan Houdini
One clever ape: new book celebrates real-life Orangutan Houdini By: Jordanna Dulaney January 07, 2015 An interview with Laurel Neme about her new children’s book, Orangutan Houdini When no one is looking, a gangly orangutan named Fu Manchu reaches into his mouth and pulls out a wire. Carefully, Fu, housed at the Henry Doorly Zoo in…
Read MoreMongabay.com features Orangutan Houdini
Published: Wednesday, 07 January 2015 17:45 Written by Laurel Neme I’m thrilled to have had my book, Orangutan Houdini, featured by Mongabay.com, which calls it “full of charm” and “sure to capture the hearts of readers, no matter the age.” You can read the full review and interview with me here. Orangutan Houdini is the true…
Read MoreGreen Mountain Global Forum event on December 4, 2014
4 Dec 2014 Battle for the Elephants, Poaching for Profit The world’s surging appetite for ornamental ivory is driving the African elephant to the brink of extinction. On Thursday, December 4 at 7PM at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield, Green Mountain Global Forum (GMGF) is screening the film Battle for the Elephants and hosting a…
Read MoreWCAX: Everything Animals
WCAX: Everything animals: orangutans Posted: Dec 01, 2014 8:38 AM EST Updated: Dec 01, 2014 8:38 AM EST By WCAX News Connect SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Dr. Laurel Neme joins us this morning to talk about orangutans. http://www.wcax.com/story/27514394/everything-animals-orangutans
Read More