Happy Birth Day to our boy Navaan

Mon 19 Oct 20
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Eight years ago a precious life entered into our lives here at ENP. The charming little prince Navaan was born free, confident and happy .

In 2015, after only a few months with us, a baby elephant named Hansa died suddenly of Herpes virus. Soon after, DokMai and then Navaan got sick.

We were terrified for the lives of all our young here, as this illness is often fatal. Navaan tested positive for Herpes Virus in his blood PCR.

We thought that we might lose our boy. A treatment protocol began right away. Isolated and monitored, temperature checks, fluid therapy and drug administration, our vets were vigilant and thorough in their care. Many friends helped us to rush order the purchase of Famcyclovir and Acyclovir from the USA. We made it through that time, and our boy is now so healthy and strong.

Today is his 8th birthday ! And a festive feast we brought to him, wishing him good health and strength always.

Thanks for all your love and kindness words to the young handsome boy.

Happy Birthday.

Prince Navaan !

Navaan in his very own mud pit at Elephant Nature Park

Handsome, chunky bull Navaan is enjoying some relaxation time at his mud pit. He’s such a handsome boy!

Fri 02 Feb 24

Flashback Friday 8 September 2023: A short story of our handsome young bull named Navaan

Navaan (meaning “gold” in Cambodian) was born at Elephant Nature Park in the early hours of October 28, 2012, to a chorus of trumpeting and elephant gossip. Navaan will never work and will never have his spirit broken in a phajaan. He was so adorable as a baby, and such a winsome lad growing up within a family of ever expanding Nannies.

Fri 08 Sep 23

Elephant of the Week 31 July 2023: Jokia

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.

Mon 31 Jul 23

SriPrae gives birth to Navaan at Elephant Nature Park

Rescued Elephant SriPrae gives birth to Navaan

She never presented any signs she was pregnant, so we were quite surprised to hear the elephant commotion in the early morning, said Sangduen Lek Chailert, the founder of Save Elephant Foundation. Given the long gestation period of elephants and the lack of fertile bulls at Elephant Nature Park upon SriPrae’s arrival at the park, we are convinced she was already pregnant when we rescued her. We have so many false pregnancies at the park we never suspected she might have been carrying a baby.

Thu 29 Jun 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

Navaan will be moving to his bigger shelter soon.

We are building the large chain free shelter for our male elephants to provide them more space. FaaMai’s family group will take over Navaan’s shelter, and their old shelter will be taken out to increase day area for the rambunctious youngsters. If you are worried and wondering why we separate Navaan and other male elephants…

Tue 22 Feb 22

Sriprae the mother of Navaan

SriPrae born around 1990, SriPrae (meaning ‘feminine and smooth as silk’) arrived at ENP in early November 2010. SriPrae’s first job was working illegal logging in Tak province, where she stepped on a landmine. She spent 2 years recovering at a hospital in Lampang. Afterwards, unable to do any other work, she was forced into…

Tue 11 Jan 22

Happy 6th Birthday to our precious boy – Navaan

Today is the special day, it is the day Navaan was brought into this world to be a wonderful elephant with very special character. Navaan, meaning “Gold” in Cambodian, arrived at Elephant Nature Park on Oct 28th 2012 in the wee morning to a chorus of trumpet song and elephant gossip. It was with great surprise that we welcomed…

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