For those unacquainted with the sheer scale of an Asian elephant’s dietary requirements, the notion of these colossal creatures consuming upwards of 200 all the way to 600lbs (between 90 to 270kg) of sustenance per day is truly staggering. Yet, this is the reality for these magnificent animals, whose towering frames and intricate digestive systems […]
As the sun dips below the lush canopy of Thailand’s ancient forests, a haunting silence settles over the land. Where the thunderous trumpets of majestic Asian elephants once echoed through the trees, an eerie quiet now reigns supreme. This iconic species, revered for millennia across Southeast Asia, is slowly vanishing from its ancestral homelands. […]
Witness the Gentle Giants up Close There is simply nothing quite like standing in the presence of an elephant. These incredibly large, yet incredibly gentle creatures command a sense of awe and wonder that is truly difficult to describe. At ethical elephant sanctuaries, you have the unique opportunity to observe these magnificent animals in their […]
When it comes to “elephant experiences,” the practices of elephant rides and elephant showers are perhaps the most troubling. These activities, which are often marketed as fun and interactive ways for tourists to engage with the proud creatures, are in fact deeply unethical and harmful to the elephants themselves. The process of training elephants to […]
