24
Apr
FOREST ELEPHANTS:Animals of the Virunga Forest

Forest Elephants, Loxodonta africana cyclotis, is the last in our series of
Animals of the Virunga Forest. Pictures below are from Sunday’s
Art of Conservation students, 9 to 14 years of age.
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Six watercolors. You may discern from the student’s pictures the tusks of Forest Elephants are pointed in a downward position compared with savannah elephant’s more curved tusks. Click here to get expert information on Forest Elephants, Dzanga Forest Elephants.

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Pencil drawing.

More vital information on elephants here, Elephant Voices and here, Ethiopian Elephants.

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Ah, these adorable kids!

It is difficult for me to unwind after Saturday and Sunday children’s classes. I receive such a big boost of energy being with the kids and working with Team AoC: Valerie, Eric and Fahad.

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Sunday’s group of children learn more about Mountain Gorillas and Forest Elephants.

We’ll explore more animals, plus bugs and birds of the Virunga Forest in future
Art of Conservation classes.
Please stay tuned.

Julie

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4 Comments posted on "FOREST ELEPHANTS:Animals of the Virunga Forest"
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL on April 24th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

Julie, this is such a timely post. We learned of recent forest elephants being killed in the Dzanga Forest, so tragic. That is why I believe so strongly in your work. Education is the key to the survival of all these beautiful species. I must make special mention of the child wearing the puma shirt…what a beautiful smile!


Lucia Cristiana, Brazil on April 25th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

Hi Theresa,
Indeed a gret work in a thousand hills country. Thanks Julie.


julie (Art for Gorillas) on April 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pm

Lucia, Theresa, Sherri, and Manish,
Good morning from Rwanda. Thanks for your recent comments and suggestions. (Sherri-auction of artwork - great idea and I’ll work on it. Theresa - still remember the T-Shirt idea.) Busy days here and now off to Kinigi for Saturday’s kids class. Nice weekend! Julie


Ross Spirou on April 26th, 2008 at 1:07 am

It is so wondeful to see the children learning about their own country in such a beautiful way.
Well done Julie!


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