Bio's and
information on Elephant Nature Park's herd
Elephants have a different personalities. Amongst
others, we host secretive, happy, playful, graceful and shy
elephants. They form their own social groups and love to keep
company. Some of them, especially the older males, prefer to be
alone. Elephants live around 70 years so this mirrors human life
span in many ways.
We hope you enjoy reading about
the personalities at our park. You may help us, if you wish, by
selecting one of the following icons below each elephant picture and
bio link.
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Elephant rescued from border illegal logging
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Blind in both eyes
but a beautiful gentle personality
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The orphan who found a friend and, finally, sanctuary
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A blind gentle elephant finally living a natural life
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The Beautiful Family
Dork Ngern is the mother of two beautiful
off-springs, both of whom were born at the park. |
The silver flower's life of tricks ends in retirement at the
park
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A beautiful baby born at the park
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A gift from heaven as the adorable female is born at the
park.
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The lady returns to the park
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Surin Round up was a blessing for this kind lady
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Born in the jungle but having to go back to work
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An elephant who had nightmare for entire life, finally live in
haven land
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About Elephants
Elephants are officially classified as an
endangered species, numbers in Thailand estimated between
3,000-4,000 animals
-Lifecycle - Elephants gestate for 22-24 months
- They live to around 70 years of age
- They reach sexual maturity in their early teens
- Can eat up to 250 kg per day |
A landmine victim at the park
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A graceful old lady with a beautiful demeanour
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A street beggar from Surin
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The almost White Elephant spared from logging ..
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Loving mother finally gets a chance to live a natural life
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Working female close to death when rescued by our park
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The petite trekking elephant we call mini me
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The purple elephant arrives in a shocking state
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beautiful surprise baby born at the park
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An elderly states-like lady enjoying retirement
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The beachcomber comes home
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The grand mother ambassador and gentlest elephant on earth
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Surin elephant that lost a calf
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An elderly logging elephant is rescued by generous
volunteers.
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Luckily lady to be starting an early retirement.
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A rescued beggar from a lonely life on the streets
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An old lady who retired from logging
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A small elephant that was quickly loved by the herd
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"New Sky" Female born in April 2009
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(Faa Sai) A young sick elephant from Surin
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Alone blind lady finally find home and friends
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Trekking elephant that heals at the park
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A nearby Trekking elephant finally finds a home with us.
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Next Elephant
We are always adding to our herd as we look for elephants in desperate
need of care. The next rescue can be days or months away. We have to
purchase the elephants from their owners whom often demand big prices
for their elephants freedom.
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Quiz Does an elephants heart beat faster than a
human heart?
Answer |
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In Loving
Memory
Elephants have a life span similar to that of a human
being. Some of them arrive in such poor condition that
their time is much less than it should be. The heart
break in losing a herd member is felt by all at the park
and, perhaps even more so, by the grieving herd at the
loss of one of their group. |
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Gone From the
Park
Some of the elephants we take care of with us only
for periods of recuperation.
Read about our former herd members of the park |
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How You can
Help
more...
Top of page
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Elephant Birthdays: Records and official documentation of
elephants of more than 10 years ago are sketchy at best. The
dates we use are our best estimates. |
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