She is often the critical link of fostering positive bonds between disparate groups of elephants. In this video, FaaMai can be seen bringing several groups together for a joint introduction. Unlike many videos captured by the Save Elephant Foundation Media Team, in which we hear loud conversations and other background sounds, this very natural and peaceful video captures the tranquil atmosphere of the elephant sanctuary.
This video was originally recorded and broadcast live on our Eleflix YouTube Channel. Insights into the natural behaviours of rescued elephants that are allowed to behave as elephants is a true joy to watch. This vlogging style production shows rescued elephants Taddao, MeDo and Sai Thong walking through lush vegetation, where we see these mature elephants foraging the hillside for their food.
The video speaks for itself, demonstrating clearly the preeminence of sanctuary over suffering. The body and mind heal, and the specter of the world is no longer one clouded by fear and trembling. Love prevails!
An elephant will drink 150 – 200 liters of water/day. Access is important. You can see how much MoLoh and LekLek satisfy their thirst at the river, sucking up to 5 liters of water before consuming, and drawn at an astounding rate ! (Researchers calculated that elephants suck up water with what would be an equivalent air velocity of 150 metres per second.)
While Chaba is sleepily nursing from her mother Bunma, PyiMai finds a small log buried in a recently delivered fresh sand pile. Always curious, she tugs and pushes at it and her nanny, DMax comes to help. But sleepy eyed PyiMai had already lost interest, both youngsters due for a nap.
It’s the rainy season here in Thailand and all the rain helps create wonderful muddy fun for the herd. Baby boy Sa Ngae & his nanny Sooksai show us just how much fun can be had and we can see how their beautiful bond has developed
Jokia joined our elephant family in 1997. Mae Perm, the Park’s first rescue, embraced her right away when they met and they were best friends until Mae Perm passed in 2016. Through Mae Perm, Jokia was introduced to many elephants, and, most significantly, to SriPrae who took Jokia into her family when Mae Perm died. Jokia became nanny to Navaan and the closest friend to his mother.
Elephants love to play in the river at Elephant Nature Park. DokMai and her mother DokNgern enjoy the swollen Mae Taeng River.
Baby Sa Ngae turns the water tank into his little swimming pool! Adorable baby Sa Ngae sure knows how to to have fun, always under the watchful eye of his nanny SookSai.
We are thrilled to announce an incredible internship opportunity at Elephant Nature Park (ENP), made possible by the generous support of the American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research (AFAAR), an esteemed organisation dedicated to promoting and facilitating the development and use of alternatives to animals in various areas of science and science education.
She was just a young girl 5 years old, separated from her mother and forced to perform in the circus. With a stubborn proud heart, she refused to comply, and she suffered more harm, shackled and beaten until the owner could do no more with her. She was so fortunate to find her life absorbed into and fostered by a large family group.
A rainy day in the monsoon season satisfies everyone at Elephant Nature Park. The weather is warm and it’s a mud party ! Check out Pyi Mai and Chaba, and their mother’s, Kamun and Bunma, together with nanny Dmax. Mud is their happy place. And afterwards, they like a good scratch. Not originally a family, they found joy in each other’s company at Elephant Nature Park.
Whenever the opportunity arises, FaaMai will join with MaeLanna, and SaoYai at the end of the day. FaaMai is a friendly soul, and always non-threatening to whomever she comes into contact – our true elephant Ambassador – whereas SaoYai can be a more challenging subject when it comes to interpersonal relations. But look how these 3 enjoy each other’s company ! They are quite fond of each other, fully content with their time together in the river at Elephant Nature Park.
Maliwan’s former life was one of neglect and abuse. Even her trunk had been slashed with a knife. She never knew kindness or even companionship. Since being rescued by Save Elephant Foundation and welcomed into the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park, her life has totally changed. Maliwan loves the freedom of the park and especially the river! In the rainy season, the swollen Mae Taeng river is a source of great joy for Maliwan and she plays with reckless abandon while her friends patiently await for her on the pebbled shore.
We compiled highlight footage showcasing the two-year transformation of baby elephant Chaba after being brought to Elephant Nature Park. This clip vividly demonstrates the stark contrast in her health and condition before being rescued by Save Elephant Foundation and then her current health condition living in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park. We hope that elephant sanctuaries someday become a self-evident practice in the care and conservation of captive Asian elephants.