Jaidee meet Faa Mai’s herd, see how they welcome her.

Fri 06 Feb 15
Elephant Nature Park

Newly rescued elephant Jaidee is walking to introduce herself to another family, this time it isFaa Mai’s herd.

They greet each other by using their trunks touch her face and all over her body. It’s looks like they are excited to welcome a new member to the herd.

We are still keeping an eye on Jaidee’s behavior and the reaction with other elephants to make sure that she is getting along with our herd and settling into her new life of happiness in the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park.

Ladies enjoying the river at Elephant Nature Park

As they play, ThongAe spots a branch drifting downstream and nudges her 'sister' and grannies, Pikun and Khun Yai, out of harms way with a little conversation as they go.

Thu 30 Nov 23

Soothing Elephant Lullabies

As FaaMai grew, the tradition continued and the melodies took on new meaning. Although the lullabies may not serve the same purpose as before, they still bring immense joy to both FaaMai and Lek and continue to strengthen the profound bond they share.

Wed 29 Nov 23

Fah Mai is in her happy place

Two watermelons, one pumpkin, and a big hug from our founder Lek Chailert. What more could our sweet girl Fah Mai need!

Mon 09 Oct 23

Elephant of the week 24 September 2023: Super Nanny Srinuan

When she arrived at the park, she embraced her new family immediately. Not only is she the adoptive mother of DokNgern, she is also the aunty of Chang Yim, FaaMai, DokMai, and DokRak. And when Bunma and her baby Chaba first arrived she quickly moved to assist caring for Chaba.

Mon 25 Sep 23

Elephant of the Week 4 September 2023: Jaidee

Jaidee made it through all her years of service without any broken bones or dislocations but is blind in one eye and has minimal sight in the other. Jaidee is now ~76 years old. She can still move pretty fast for an old lady, which we have to be cautious of because she does not make friends readily. Her eye issues keep her mostly out of the sun and she goes for walks when the sun is setting.

Mon 04 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

Rescued Elephants MoLoh and LekLek update by our founder Lek

After a recent post about the difficulties of 2 newly rescued elephants settling into Elephant Nature Park, our founder Lek Chailert today made this observation: LekLek and her mother, MoLoh, have been in the Park for some time now. It seemed likely that they would be absorbed beautifully into FaaMai’s family group.

Thu 17 Aug 23

Could a baby elephant bring her rejected mother into the herd?

Earlier this year, baby elephant LekLek and mother MohLoh were rescued from the Omkoi District of Chiang Mai by Save Elephant Foundation. On arrival at Elephant Nature Park, they were introduced to FaaMai's family but three months have passed and acceptance is not complete.

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