A one-month-old wild Thai elephant calf discovered alone and in a weakened state has begun making some noise and consuming milk regularly. Despite the absence of a wild elephant herd in the nearby vicinity, Thap Lan National Park and its veterinary team have been assisting the lost calf.

 

The calf was found wandering near a cassava farm belonging to villagers in Talingshan Village, Charoekhin District, Khorat Province, which borders Buriram Province. Upon examination, the male calf, not older than one month, was found in a woeful state, hence a temporary enclosure was set up near the location where the calf was found, with officials assigned to look after it 24 hours a day.

 

The Public Relations Facebook page of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation today updated the elephant calf’s progress.

 

Kathavut Kanyama, the Head of Thap Lan National Park Management Zone 5 (Puluam Inlay), reported that the Zone 5 team has been looking after the wild calf situated in Talingshan Village, Charoekhin District, Khorat Province.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-09

 

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Let’s just hope they can get it healthy and to a Sanctuary soon.