Elephants

Have you ever wondered about elephant intelligence? Are elephants self-aware? How do elephants communicate? Today, let’s break down some of the topics about their intelligence. A lot of you may already know that elephants are one of the smartest animals in the world. There are numerous research studies conducted across the world about elephant capabilities….

Imagine witnessing majestic elephants roaming freely in their natural habitat, every movement a testament to their gentle power. This isn’t just a dream; it’s a reality awaiting you at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in stunning locations like Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and Koh Samui. A little preparation can greatly enhance your comfort, safety, and the ethical…

Did you know that elephants can “talk” to each other through deep frequency sounds that can travel miles? Or that they are unable to jump? Elephants are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet, full of surprises that make them so lovable. Whether you’re an elephant enthusiast or just curious about these gentle…

The catastrophic impact caused by the human species on the environment of our planet is indisputable. Anthropogenic, or man-made, climate change is now progressing at an extremely alarming rate, and the future of all species is in jeopardy. In addition to overall climate change, humans routinely cause habitat and ecosystem destruction, pollute soil, oceans, and…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused innumerable far-reaching and often devastating difficulties for people around the world, some of which continue to resonate. But less commonly discussed than the ramifications the crisis has had on humans is the severity of the impact that coronavirus – or, often more correctly, the restrictions implemented to limit the spread of…

Endangered Species Definition: A species which is facing a very high risk of extinction in the near future. In the context of wildlife conservation, perhaps the most widely known designation is that of endangered species. Though at a rudimentary level it is easily understood, “endangered” is often misused. Classifying a species as endangered requires specialised assessment…

The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary team is proud to introduce Jennie – a beautiful new addition to our elephant family at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary’s Phuket location! Jennie is the third elephant to be introduced here in our new blog section, and if you haven’t met the others yet, you can read about Rosé and Lisa in their respective posts. These…

The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary team is proud to announce the second new resident to join our herd at the EJS Phuket location recently [If you haven’t met Rosé yet, you can check our previous post about her here]. Please allow us to officially introduce the beautiful Lisa and welcome her to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary! Lisa, Rosé, and another new…

The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary team is elated to report that we have several new EJS family members at our Phuket location! These elephants each have unique backgrounds and histories, but they all now share a permanent home, where they can live a life of love, care, and respect. We will be introducing each new elephant…

The protection and promotion of elephant welfare is a core value of Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of, and adherence to, modern standards of animal welfare. In addition, we believe that to improve animal welfare on a national, or even global, scale, information about theories of animal welfare and the associated…