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In the media
Elephant Nature Park in the media. A selection of
visits from a range of professional media organizations.
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Caught In The Moment,
featuring naturalist Vanessa Garnick and
wildlife filmmaker Tristan Bayer spend time with Lek at Elephant Nature Park
and learn about the challenges facing
Thailand's gentle giants. Program aired on Animal
Planet Mon 02 Oct 06 9pm EST and
should appear on network channels around
the world. Please check listings. |
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Time Magazine awarded their
prestigious Asian Hero of the Year in
2005 to our founder more
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National Public Radio (NPR)
reporter Christina Russo visited
Elephant Nature Park in mid-2006. Her
report for NPR describes Lek's
lifelong work, the obstacles she has
faced, and her hopes for the future.
listen in real audio format |
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Vanishing Giants highlights s
the plight of Thai elephants and the
work Lek and the park is doing to
ensure their survival. Created by
National Geographic journalist
Jennifer Hile, The documentary won a
Genesis Award in 2003.
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Jennifer Hile experienced life
at Elephant Haven when she was filming
Vanishing Giants. In this story she
explains the plight of Thai elephants
and the need for greater protection
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Jennifer Hile continues her work
and introduces storis about PraJaan,
an age old training system for baby
elephants.
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The Humane Society of the United
States recognized Lek and National
Geographic journalist Jennifer Hile at
the Genesis Award for the
documentary, Vanishing Giants for
Animal Planet Channel. Lek was Guest of
Honour at this prestigious event
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Hollywood star Meg Ryan visited the park
to film a documentary. |
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BBC's Michaela Stachan visited the park
in 2002 when filiming an episode for the
"Really Wild Show" |
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Chiang Mai Mail; Chiang Mai's
English language newspaper featured Lek and
her work saving abused and neglected
elephants in its July 2006 edition.
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Jennifer Hile writing for Grist
(a non-profit online magazine supporting
independent environmental journalism) visits
Myanmar with Lek in 2005 to witness the
lives of elephants in this troubled country.
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David Neff, writing for Christianity
Today (Feb 06) explains how though Lek's
nickname means "small" in Thai, her heart
and her mission are grand in scale. more |
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Philip Sen writes for Journey Beyond
Travel about life at Elephant Nature Park,
the contrast between it and traditional
elephant tourist spots, and how volunteers
are making a difference.
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PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare
Society) 2001 newsletter introduces its
members to Lek's work and her goals to
increase protection rights for Thai
elephants
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