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Elephant Breeding

Today we would like to share some exceptional images that were made by visitors of the Elephant Conservation Center, Sayaboury, Laos. The ECC has set up a breeding program which is unique to Laos. The females are put together with a bull in their natural environment. We do this often to make sure they can […]

Mae Boun Nam’s ultrasound check

We welcomed the veterinarian, Dr. Christopher Stremme to perform a routine health check. We also performed an ultrasound check on all our elephants. Ultrasound tests can identify abnormalities in the reproductive tract and help doctors diagnose conditions. Also, it is an important tool to confirm pregnancies among elephants. Because the bellies of the elephants are so […]

Crazier than Fiction: the Elephant Rangers of Laos.

Wondering what is going on with the first step of our elephant rewilding project? Here’s a great read about the Elephant Conservation Center’s work in the Nam Pouy National Biodiversity Area, Sayaboury. Thank you Geographical UK for sharing our story!   http://geographical.co.uk/nature/wildlife/item/3120-laos-elephants?fbclid=IwAR3K8O1WPdYy-xzKqBNDUruqnoJm599VuiFhILFMcGyUHHruyWYjptUJwNs