Elephant rescued from landmine

Wed 11 Jun 14
News from Elephant Nature Park

August 30, 2011 Ponsawan was transported to hospital for surgery. We would like to show how the amazing work of the vet team to treat the elephant injured by a land mine. Thanks to doctor Sittideth Mahasawangkul and his vet team from Elephant Hospital at Thai Elephant Conservation Center [TECC] for your dedicated and hand work to save Ponsawan life. From today she will be with her new family at Elephant Nature Park.

Mud Spa with Mintra, KraTae, and Ponsawan

Watch as these three gentle girls indulge in a refreshing mud bath, joyfully spreading mud on their bodies to protect themselves from bugs, provide natural sunscreen, and, of course, have some fun.

Thu 29 Feb 24

Adorable Elephant Antics by the River at Elephant Nature Park

Witness a heartwarming and hilarious moment as 2 playful elephants, DokMai and Ponsawan, venture near the river for some innocent fun together.

Thu 04 Jan 24

Who could imagine land mine victim Sriprae could now be this content

Mesmerizing images of beloved SriPrae, taking a leisurely dip in the river on a scorching afternoon. For elephants, the simple daily ritual of bathing is a time of joyful harmony with nature.

Wed 13 Dec 23

Rescued Elephant Ponsawan at the Elephant Nature Park Beauty Spa

Ponsawan's self-pampering time; enjoying some quality personal time, selecting the perfect dust, mud, fine sand and minerals, as part of her dedicated skincare routine.

Sun 12 Nov 23

Elephant Friends Enjoy the swollen river at Elephant Nature Park

A tender moment between two close friends - Ponsawan and Mintra in the fast flowing river Ponsawan loves fast water. She loves the deep water, and anticipates the water level rise after every rain storm at Elephant Nature Park. Mintra is more timid, and checks with her friend if it’s ok to go swimming.

Sun 17 Sep 23

landmine survivor elephant of the ponsawan calls her friends to run through the forest in the sanctuary of elephant nature park

Elephant of the Week 10 July 2023: Landmine Survivor Ponsawan

Ponsawan is a former logging elephant and unfortunate landmine victim who was rescued by Save Elephant Foundation in August 2011 from illegal logging. She is now 29 years old. She truly loves her life of freedom in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park, and does not hesitate to express that. When the river is particularly high, she will be even more excited, and loves to run into the forest, always calling her friends to join with her.

Mon 10 Jul 23

land mine victim thaikoon rushes to meet her friends at elephant nature park

Handicapped elephant Thaikoon reacts to her friends voices and runs to join them

Thaikoon is one of the elephants at Elephant Nature Park who was and still is a land mine victim. She carries the scars of her past everywhere she goes. Despite her handicap from a landmine accident, she is able to walk & also walk faster when she is in a hurry. When her friends Tilly and Khampuan call out for her, she quickly rushes to meet up with her favourite companions who roar their excitement and longing for her at Elephant Nature Park.

Wed 05 Jul 23

SriPrae the Landmine Victim cleans her foot with a stick at Elephant Nature Park

Victim of a landmine Elephant SriPrae uses a stick to clean her scar

Scientists often say that only animals with a thumb can use tools. Clearly elephants do not have thumbs but their trunks are extremely versatile.
In this video we see SriPrae clearing mud from the crevice where her foot joins her leg, the site of the landmine injury, with a stick she holds in her trunk.

Sun 25 Jun 23

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