Suffering a prolonged drought that began in July and absent the rains that should have started in October, the Way Kambas area of Sumatra was lacking any of the natural grasses and plants that usually provide at least 60% of the elephants’ food. Earlier funding help had been exhausted and Dr. Christopher Stremme reached out to AES for assistance.
Calculating the cost at $3.00 per elephant per day and for 27 elephants, and with the situation calling for at least another two months (time needed for grasses to grow if rains come in the near future), $4,900 was requested. Asian Elephant Support was able to act quickly and had funds on the way within a few days. Hopefully rains will begin soon and natural food supplies will again be part of the elephants’ diet.
Thanks to YOU, our supporters, we are able to discuss and vote on emergency requests quickly, and get help to where needed promptly. We truly appreciate your support and hope you will again include AES in your 2020 charitable giving.
