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Fri 16 Jun 23
News from Elephant Nature Park

Mae Mai The Dislocated Knee Elephant Get Much Stronger To Play Readily With Log
In the time that has passed since her rescue, we have witnessed remarkable progress in MaeMai’s demeanor and recovery. She is much healthier and walks every 2nd day to play in the water, roll in the mudpit and scratch on every post that she can. Her strength is impressive, able to play readily with a log in the river that probably weighs 400 pounds at Elephant Nature Park. She is an inspiration to all of us who love her

Elephant Rushed From The Jungle To The River To Have A Conversation
After an enjoyable time in the jungle, something alarmed these 5 beautiful friends, and they rushed to the river to discuss the matter thoroughly. After a prolonged discussion, everything seemed OK again, and they resumed with their calm and peaceable nature at Elephant Nature Park

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Flashback Friday 1 September 2023: WanMai’s life Before & After Rescue

Now, WanMai, MaeMai, and Sri Nuan are inseparable, with mother and nanny sharing the responsibilities of caring for the sweet but mischievous WanMai. We are so happy to have been able to rescue WanMai at such a young age (thanks to the generosity of Noelle), knowing that she will be able to thrive in her new home and never be sold away from her family into the working camps.

Fri 01 Sep 23

Fascinating Elephant Communication at Elephant Nature Park

At Elephant Nature Park, visitors can often see younger elephants being surrounded, guided, caressed and protected by other elephants. This caring behaviour of elephants being attentive to the care and well being of other elephants, especially younger elephants we call Nanny Behaviour.

Thu 31 Aug 23

Elephant Conversation, deep intelligence and social bonds at Elephant Nature Park

Wanmai, Baitoey, Meeboon, Maemai, and SriNuan greet each other with their rumbles, and trunk touches which convey deep affection. Their conversations are rich and filled with emotion, a testament to the deep intelligence and social bonds of these magnificent creatures.

Wed 30 Aug 23

Elephant family protect baby elephant chana in the rain at elephant nature park

Elephants protect a baby while she sleeps during a rain storm

This is another touching video, showing an elephant family gathering closely around a baby elephant at Elephant Nature Park as she lays in the mud during a rainstorm. The family protects her while she is laying down in the rain. Laying in the mud and in the rain, Chana is certainly wet & muddy but the nannies show a form of protection to their cherished baby Chana.

Sun 02 Jul 23

Baby Elephant LekLek Loves To Run Around at Elephant Nature Park

Baby elephant LekLek is becoming stronger and more confident. She loves running around her area and is quite territorial with strangers. Her weight is steadily improving, and we are delighted to see the little girl growing up in good health at Elephant Nature Park.

Sat 01 Jul 23

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PyiMai and Chaba take the opportunity to roam about

While the mahouts are relaxing in the shade, Pyi Mai and Chaba take the opportunity to roam about. They spy the cameraman filming some other elephants nearby, and they suspect that they might be able to find some food.

Fri 23 Jun 23

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Baby Elephant Sa Ngae learns to play in the Mae Taeng River with his Mother

Sa Ngae, initially known to us when he arrived at the park as Jai Dee, can now be found exploring the deep water of the Mae Taeng river that passes through the valley location of Elephant Nature Park. Under his mother’s watchful eye, Sa Ngae explores the water thoroughly and as the video shows, he…

Thu 22 Jun 23

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The unique sounds of Baby Elephants PyiMai and Chaba at Elephant Nature Park

These 2 young elephants PyiMai and Chaba, born November 2020 & May 2021 respectively, can be seen & heard on the river bank at Elephant Nature Park, calling to others, trumpeting, squealing and making so many interesting noises. They are of course greeting one of their favourite humans taking the video 🥰 More About…

Thu 22 Jun 23

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