Mae Bounmy Nyai

History: Mae Bounmy Nyai, one of 13 elephants rescued from an illegal sale abroad, has a calm and thoughtful gaze that seems to carry the weight of her past. Just as she and the others were about to be flown out of Laos, the Prime Minister intervened, stopping the sale in a historic move to protect the nation’s elephants. Mae Bounmy Nyai is part of the release program, where she is undergoing rewilding alongside the other elephants in the initiative.

Distinguishing features:She has a very Investigative and curious way of staring and looking at other elephants.

Personality traits:She likes to be around other elephants, but she also needs her space and spend time alone.

Maternity: 1 calf

  • Gender: Female
  • Year of birth: 1979
  • Arrived at the ECC: 2018
  • Weight (2019): 2228 kg
Mae Bounmy Nyai