By Kate Robey | Charitable Trust Operations Manager
Dear Supporter,
Your donations continue to support the elephants so that they can remain living a natural lifestyle in the forested area around Huay Pakoot. By allowing the elephants to act as naturally as possible, we are providing a model for ethical elephant tourism. The presence of these elephants and the tourists they attract in the village gives a great source of alternative income for the local people. In the coming months, we are hoping to have enough funds to support more elephants to live in the forest.
In the last six months, Khum Suk has become a grandmother. The maintenance of this funding allows her to continue help her daughter Kha Moon in the raising of the new calf, Wan Mai. Khum Suk and Wan Mai have a very close relationship, and it is clear that Khum Suk is not only enjoying her new role but providing invaluable support for Kha Moon.
Sah Jah and Mario have joined together in recent months with two of our other adult elephants. This is giving Mario the opportunity to learn natural habits, such as foraging techniques, from Sah Jah and the other elephants. The close relationship between all elephants in this herd shows that they are relaxed and happy in the forest.
With all of the elephant activity in the forest, we have also had to access and monitor the impact that they are having on the biodiversity. Recently one of our staff members, Heather, presented some of our findings at the International Ornithological Congress of South East Asia. The data that Heather presented examines the effects that our elephants may be having on the forest by studying the species that we are finding on our walks in the forest. Your donations made it possible for us to be included in this conference, where we won first place for 'Best Poster Presentation' and received advice and guidance from experienced ornithologists on how to develop our research.
Thank you for your continued support!
With Gratitude,
GVI-Thailand
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