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Elephants in Thailand

This news story caught my eye about a baby elephant that fell into a manhole and drainage ditch in eastern Thailand. The young elephant looked on pleadingly while rescuers worked for three hours to free it.

Eventually a bulldozer was employed to widen the hole and allow the elephant to escape. The young pachyderm emerged physically unharmed.

The elephant had fallen into the hole after its trainer had taken it out to work on the street in Rayong province.

Elephants are a common sight in many Thai towns and cities either performing heavy manual work or being used as a prop by beggars and buskers to solicit money from passers-by.

Baby elephants are especially favored and usually perform a repertoire of tricks. Concerns over cruelty have led to the banning of elephant displays in many areas of Thailand.

Elephant Nature Foundation is a non-profit organization which advocates and acts on behalf of the rights of Asian elephants in Thailand.

Their mission is to increase awareness about the plight of the endangered Asian elephant, educate locals on the humane treatment of their elephants, and provide sanctuary for rescued elephants at a nature park.

Elephant Nature Park, provides a safe home to rescued elephants who were previously abused and neglected. Perfect for day trips, overnight visits, and long-term volunteer opportunities, Elephant Nature Park offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages.

The Elephant Nature Foundation is doing amazing work in Thailand on behalf of these animals. This made me think about the animal right’s organizations here in my town. We have many dog and cat groups, but we also have the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary and Saddle Up Horse Academy.

Who is in your community? Let’s call one and find out how we can help them. It may be in volunteering some hours or providing food or other supplies. Animals add so much to our lives, let’s give a little back. Joy

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