THAILAND | Sunday, 13 January 2013 | Views [153]
We head north of Thailand to Chiang Mai where we become engrossed in the determination and tenacity of one woman by the name of Lek.
She has worked tirelessly to help old and maimed elephants have a place where there can be safe from the tourist trade and poachers alike.
The Elephant Nature Park is helped run by volunteers from all walks of life, who wish makes dreams become a reality.
Stroking,feeding or simply observing these beautiful beasts can be done at any time and from any distance. It becomes second nature, as much as having a household pet.
This picture shows one of the older females who has been sustained back and hip injuries through the activity known as forced pregnancy.
When elephants are no longer needed for tree logging (which has since ceased in Thailand), other uses are found for them. Breeding is one such option.
This elephant now has the luxury of living out her remaining years without fear.
