Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade

Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade

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Nestled at the foothills of Jaipur’s Amber Fort, Hathigaon, literally “Elephant Village,” is a groundbreaking community-based initiative designed by RMA Architects in 2011. More than just housing for over 100 elephants and their mahouts, Hathigaon integrates habitat restoration, livelihoods, and conservation in a way that directly confronts the root causes of elephant poaching and illegal wildlife trade. ... Read More
Behind the Scenes of Elephant Habitat Maintenance at Hathigaon

Behind the Scenes of Elephant Habitat Maintenance at Hathigaon

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Nestled in the foothills of Amber Fort, near Jaipur, Hathigaon—literally “Elephant Village”—is India’s first ethical elephant settlement. What began in 2006 as a sand-quarry terrain has been meticulously transformed into a 30.5-hectare sanctuary for over 100 elephants and their mahout families. ... Read More