Chiang Mai is the place for learning about these gentle giants
of the forests, used regularly for logging. You'll see them bathing
in the river, demonstrating their skill and agility at work, and then
enjoy the thrill of riding an elephant through Thailand's lush tropical
forests.
As the national animal of Thailand, Asian elephants have been the
symbol of kingship since ancient times. Elephants have been used in
Thai history on the battlefield, and as on and off road transportation.
Some mahouts are forced to abandon their elephants because there's
no logging work. Elephants roam, destroy crops and are ultimately
poached. Sadly, Thai elephants may face possible extinction within
the next 20 years. The best way to preserve the elephant is to preserve
the forest, but until proper conservation efforts are established
elephant camps may be one alternative for preserving this majestic
animal.
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