History: Boun Pheng hails from Hongsa District, where he worked for many years in the logging industry alongside Thong Khoun. After their time in logging, they transitioned to a construction company in Vientiane for about two years. Unfortunately, the construction company faced financial difficulties, leading the bank to take both elephants as payment for its debts. Unsure of how to handle the situation, the bank reached out to the Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office (PAFO), the authority responsible for overseeing the captive elephant population in Laos. A PAFO official then contacted our team to see if we would be interested in rescuing the two males. A few months later, Boun Pheng and Thong Khoun arrived at the Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) with their former mahouts and are now valuable members of our breeding programme.
Boun Pheng
Distinguishing features: Tall in size, short tusks
Personality traits: Boun Pheng has a strong personality, brimming with youthful energy. His playful nature makes him a lively presence at the ECC, engaging visitors and mahouts alike and inspiring everyone to appreciate the joy of connecting with elephants.
Paternity: No known calves
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