Greater Newburyport Village - "Lunch and Learn Series" -Elephant Orphans: A Glimpse into the Power of Love

Join the Greater Newburyport Village “Lunch and Learn” on Wednesday September 28 and meet Dr. Mary Baures.  Dr. Baures is a writer, artist, psychologist, and an expert in treating trauma.  She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Antioch University and a certificate of advanced graduate study in human development from Harvard in addition to three master’s degrees.  Dr. Baures will discuss the plight of elephants and, in particular, orphaned baby elephants. 
 
Dr. Mary Baures was drawn to the plight of orphaned baby elephants.  Only three percent of these young elephants survive once ivory-hunting poachers have slaughtered their parents.  When Dr. Baures first traveled to Africa, she adopted a baby elephant through the David Shedrick Wildlife Trust.  This visit inspired a series of photography safaris during which she captured the strength, grace, and majestic beauty of African wildlife.  At the same time, she chronicled the devastating consequences of the brutal ivory trade and the joyous recovery of a few orphaned calves.  She now has adopted four baby elephants and tells their story in her new book, “Love Heals Baby Elephants: Rebirthing Ivory Orphans”.