Adopt Pang Dow the elephant at BLES PANG DOW Creative Commons Video by BoonLottsBLES Films Pang Dow’s Triumphs at BLES# 9 July 2021 “Pretty, Precious, Petite and Pumpkin Crazy, Pang Dow…… She might … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Elephant of the Week or Elephants to Adopt / Foster / Sponsor
Pang Dow: Elephant of the Week at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary – BLES: Lucky Star: Part 1
Name: Pang Dow Naam Chok Affectionately Known As: Pang Dow; Miss Lucky Star Thai Name meaning: “Lucky Star” Gender: Female Age: at rescue,’ in her early twenties’ (in 2010) Personality: Since her rescue she is peaceful, happy, content, strong yet gentle, courageous, forgiving & determined to love (after all that this sweet elephant has been … Continue reading »
Sappraiwan : Elephant of the Week at Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary – BLES : “Jewel of the Forest”
Name: Plai Sappraiwan Affectionately Known As: Sappraiwan Thai Name meaning: “Jewel of the Forest” Gender: Male Age: fourteen (in 2018) Personality: Sappraiwan revels in his walks, exhibits gusto when relishing a tasty treat (banana tree stalks are a favorite) & now knows how to turn on the charm with the ‘ladies of BLES’. He also … Continue reading »
KILAGUNI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 2
They’ve Come So Far: Elephant Nursery Graduates From the Class of 2010! : Into the Wild DSWT Elephant Orphanage Nursery Nairobi, Kenya, Africa Relocated to: DSWT “Ithumba Rehabilitation Centre in Northern Tsavo East National Park” On This Date: 7 June 2010 Kilaguni willingly accepted his morning bottle as he walked onto the transport … Continue reading »
KILAGUNI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 1
Name: KILAGUNI Date of Birth: 11 December 2008, a Thursday “DSWT orphaned elephants are assigned approximate birth dates as there is no way of knowing the actual day they were born”. Date of Rescue 22 May 2009 Age When Rescued: appox. 5 months Gender: Male Where Now: “Living Wild” Rehabilitated back Into the Wild … Continue reading »
TELEKI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 2
UPDATES: FB 06022017 “By early 2017, Orwa (Teleki’s longtime friend) was displaying signs that he was ready to return to the wild, spending more and more time with the ex-orphans and choosing to have ‘wild sleepovers’. In April 2017, he (Orwa) found the confidence to become fully independent and along with Bongo and Vuria, Teleki, … Continue reading »
TELEKI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 1
Name: TELEKI Name Origin/Meaning: The Teleki Valley was so named for the explorer Count Samuel Teleki, who in 1887 “led the first expedition to penetrate the forest zone of Mount Kenya”*. Fittingly, the baby elephant rescued from the area was christened Teleki. Date of Birth: 18 May 2011, a Wednesday “DSWT orphaned elephants are assigned … Continue reading »
LUGGARD : Elephant of the Week at the DSWT : Too Cute : Part 2
Ongoing Medical Treatment: This baby bull elephant will have a long road of rehabilitation ahead of him. (“How he was going to heal from such severe injuries remained unknown, as any possibility of pinning the leg was not possible given the extent of override of the bone and contraction of the muscles.“) Luggard will continue … Continue reading »
LUGGARD : Elephant of the Week at the DSWT : Too Cute : Part 1
Name: LUGGARD Not to be confused with Lugard, Lissa the elephant’s “third born wild baby“. Date of Birth*: 1 November 2015, a Sunday *DSWT orphaned elephants are assigned approximate birth dates as there is no way of knowing the actual day they were born. Age When Rescued: four months Gender: Male Where Now: The David … Continue reading »
MR. MOO : Elephant of the Week at BLES : “Magnificent Bull Elephant”
Name: MOO Affectionately Known As: Mr. Moo Gender: Male Age: “in his 50s” Personality: ” A gentle giant” “a bit more laid back” than other elephants Formerly: Logging elephant Former home: Baan Tuek, Thailand Where Now: Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary Location: near the village of Baan Tuek in Sukhothai, North Thailand Mr. MOO : For … Continue reading »