The Great Elephant Migration<\/a> exhibit will be set up fully starting Saturday, August 8, and will be spread out on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall between Fairfield Street and Arlington Street. <\/p>\nThe nonprofit behind the installation told 7NEWS that the sculptures are hand-carved by indigenous artisans in India, and the elephants are made out of an invasive weed. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe outside is the Lantana weeds. It\u2019s an invasive weed that sort of grows crazy in tropical climates, especially India, and so it destroys the landscapes,\u201d said James Reimer, the Project Manager. \u201cSo this group that we\u2019re working with cultivates them, and then we up-cycle them into these more beautiful sculptures.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reimer said he hopes the project encourages others to share space with wildlife. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs humanity expands out, we\u2019re going to have to learn how to share our space versus, you know, sectioning coordinating off animals into their own parks or zoos or whatever it is,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe migration backs practical solutions that help humans and wildlife share space. Since 2024, we\u2019ve awarded $1.4 million to human\u2013wildlife coexistence projects around the world. Helping communities living with elephants, tigers, crocodiles, lions, buffalo, jaguars and grizzly bears,\u201d the nonprofit said on their website.<\/p>\n
Those who saw the exhibit in its early stages said it is already inspiring them in a memorable way. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great message,\u201d said Jenna Ash, who\u2019s visiting Boston. \u201cI\u2019ve seen, like, many people taking selfies, pictures of them, especially the whole area over here.\u201d<\/p>\n
The elephants are free to the public and will remain in Boston through September 13. <\/p>\n
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