Faa Mai’s Morning Rituals March 5, 2026 by Ally Faa Mai is the guiding light of the Thong Ae family. Each morning brings a fresh spectacle of joy and excitement as they gather to greet the day. Trumpeting, trunk thumping, squeaks, and low rumbling echo across the valley. Some mornings, she breaks into an eager dash toward a mahout and on others, she races … Read more
The Fascinating Trunks of Elephants March 5, 2026 by Ally An elephant’s trunk is one of the most extraordinary structures in the animal kingdom. Far more than just a nose, it is a fusion of the upper lip and nose, composed of more than 40,000 muscle bundles that give it immense strength and astonishing precision. With no bones or rigid support, the trunk can lift … Read more
Lanna and Sao Yai Enjoy Wandering in the Forest March 5, 2026 by Ally Mae Lanna and Sao Yai wander side by side through the forested hills, moving at their own unhurried pace. Years ago, this land behind Elephant Nature Park was leased from the local community and carefully restored into a flourishing natural forest where these elephants can roam and forage. For elephants, who must consume roughly 5–10% … Read more