Asian Elephants Asian elephants are an endangered species

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Asian Elephants Asian elephants are an endangered species, that means that there are not

Asian Elephants Asian elephants are an endangered species, that means that there are not many left in the wild. Experts believe there are now less than 2000 wild elephants living in Thailand. The number of elephants in the wild is getting smaller because there are fewer places for them to live. Many elephants are also taken to be ridden by tourists or to work.

Do these elephants look happy? How do you know they are happy? Why do

Do these elephants look happy? How do you know they are happy? Why do you think they are happy?

Do these elephants look happy too? How do you know? What is happening to

Do these elephants look happy too? How do you know? What is happening to them?

Would elephants do these things in the wild? Who is making them do these

Would elephants do these things in the wild? Who is making them do these things? Should the elephants be doing these things? Why/Why not?

Did you know that even though elephants are strong, it hurts their backs when

Did you know that even though elephants are strong, it hurts their backs when people ride them? Sadly, to teach an elephant a trick or to carry people, they are treated very cruely, they often get beaten and hurt. Baby elephants are often taken away from their mothers too.

The good news is that there are lots of people and organisations in Thailand

The good news is that there are lots of people and organisations in Thailand trying to help and protect elephants.

This is Lek, people call her ‘The elephant whisperer’. She lives in Chiang Mai

This is Lek, people call her ‘The elephant whisperer’. She lives in Chiang Mai and works hard to save elephants. People can visit her Elephant Nature Park and all the money helps to feed and care for these animals. She also buys any elephants that are being badly treated.