People need something tangible to have faith, a source like their culture, upbringing, or religion. For Ethan, the history of his family and their ability to survive in the Serengeti is a source of confidence. But these days, Ethan has another thing going for him – the friendship the Maasai have established with elephants.
Everyone and everything around here needs water. We learned that species can work together with for the common good. And that is how we came to ride on elephants through the Serengeti.
We rode on elephants in a caravan, a long line with people high above the path. There was also one dog that an elephant reluctantly carried after a lengthy negotiation with AI. An additional elephant carried all of the supplies, including a water case.
We learned when we were up north that scarcity causes desperation in predators. Polar bears desperately scavenged in the arctic. It is also the case here. Lions and other big cats are desperate for energy sources.
The danger brought us all together, sleeping in a circle at night, and traveling as a group during the day. We bonded.
We relayed stories about life and the dangers we have faced. What we found was that grown elephants are like children. They can place blame, but they don’t like to see punishment. People, like a child becoming aware of the world, have also learned. We are able to join sides. This cooperation leaves both humans and elephants bursting with courage. “The door to the universe is you.”