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Laurel Neme

Burlington

Contributor at National Geographic

Author at Scholastic

Contributor to National Geographic, Mongabay & others. Author of ANIMAL INVESTIGATORS, THE ELEPHANT'S NEW SHOE & more. Write about wildlife, science and crime.

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Articles

  • Giraffes for peace: Kenya’s Baringo giraffes is bringing warring communities together

    2 weeks ago | salon.com | Laurel Neme

    On the shores of Lake Baringo in Kenya’s Rift Valley, an unusual common denominator has helped bring peace to two warring communities after generations of fighting: the love of giraffes. Clashes between the two pastoral communities — the Pokot and Il-Chamus (also known as Njemps) — had ebbed and flowed over decades, with most of the conflicts revolving around access to land, water or cattle.

  • Giraffes for Peace

    4 weeks ago | therevelator.org | Laurel Neme

    On the shores of Lake Baringo in Kenya’s Rift Valley, an unusual common denominator has helped bring peace to two warring communities after generations of fighting: the love of giraffes. Clashes between the two pastoral communities — the Pokot and Il-Chamus (also known as Njemps) — had ebbed and flowed over decades, with most of the conflicts revolving around access to land, water or cattle.

  • The Revelator - Laurel Neme

    4 weeks ago | therevelator.org | Laurel Neme

    In a world that feels increasingly at odds, Kenya’s Baringo giraffes showcase how a common cause can unite communities. In a world that feels increasingly at odds, Kenya’s Baringo giraffes showcase how a common cause can unite communities.

  • Os elefantes podem chamar uns aos outros pelo nome, uma característica rara na natureza

    Aug 10, 2024 | flipboard.com | Laurel Neme

  • Elephants may call each other by name, a rare trait in nature

    Jun 10, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Laurel Neme |Michael Pardo

    Since she started studying African savanna elephants in 1975, biologist Joyce Poole noticed that sometimes an elephant would call out to their kin. Sometimes, a bunch would answer, and other times only one would respond.

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Laurel Neme
Laurel Neme @LaurelNeme
12 Oct 24

Thanks for the kind words and elephant love!!

Bethe Marie Lehman
Bethe Marie Lehman @BetheBooks

Narrative NF based on actual events of a rescued baby elephant in Cambodia which was suffering from a foot injury. Love engaging illustrations of dedicated staff caring for Chhouk’s injured foot. 5⭐️ @LaurelNeme @ariellandyart @WildlifeRescue @DISD_Libraries #NFfriday #bookaday https://t.co/86Lu7WWYuh

Laurel Neme
Laurel Neme @LaurelNeme
6 Aug 24

RT @JeffreyBarbee: Proud to have worked for years with this incredible team alongside @LaurelNeme - even more proud to see them keep their…

Laurel Neme
Laurel Neme @LaurelNeme
24 Jul 24

RT @PatriciaNewman: 🦌"Children care about #wildlife, not because of what they can do for us, but for their intrinsic value." Let's use that…