Saying Hi
This young bull elephant looked directly at me for just long enough, stopping his rhythmic motions... then raised his trunk as to wave. Otherwise, he never stopped his movements for at least three hours (of my visit), which seemed related to his restlessness, isolation, and lack of stimulation. Bull elephants often spend most of their time alone, or with other Bull Elephants. However, I was left with the strong impression that in captivity companionship would give comfort and ease these institutional behavioral patterns.
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more 
