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From the beginning of Thai history, elephants have nobly
and faithfully served both kings and commoners in war
and in commerce. Yet from an estimated 100,000 elephants
in Siam at the beginning of the 20th century, fewer than
5,000 remain as we approach the 21st century.
Many of those that survive are in severe distress,
suffering from malnutrition, illness or abuse by humans.
The present condition and future outlook for this noble
– and now endangered animal should be an urgent
concern of all people who love nature and Thai culture.
The Treasure Our Elephants Fund - Foundation for the
Conservation of Northern Elephants was established
in July 1993 to provide continuing assistance to the population
of elephants in the area – particularly the growing
number that are in distress. At the same time, the Foundation
has been working towards longer term solutions for the
survival of the Asian elephant population in Thailand.
The Treasure Our Elephants Fund – Foundation
for the Conservation of Northern Elephants provides
assistance to elephants in the 11 northern provinces of
Thailand: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae
Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Prae, Sukhothai, Tak and Uttaradit.
MAP OF THE REGION
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THE FOUNDATION'S APPROACH
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Treasure Our Elephants currently
works in six main areas:
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ELEPHANT CENSUS |
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THE RECOVERY & RESTORATION
OF ELEPHANT HABITAT |
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TRAVELLING VOLUNTEER VETERINARIANS |
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INFORMATION AND EDUCATION |
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ELEPHANT FOSTER PARENTS
It is particularly painful to see elephants rendered helpless
by injury, sickness, or malnutrition. Under the "Foster Parents"
programme developed by the Treasure Our Elephants Foundation,
a donation of US$1000 (40,000 Baht) ensures adequate food and
medical care for an elephant, along with financial assistance
to the animal's mahout for an entire year. |
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ELEPHANT DISTRESS HOTLINE
The Treasure Our Elephants Foundation maintains a "Hotline"
to receive information about elephants who are injured, ill,
mistreated, or otherwise in need of assistance. Upon receipt
of such information by phone, fax, or e-mail, the foundation
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