The rescued elephant space at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre has been buzzing with exercise! Since welcoming two new arrivals, our devoted crew and companions from the Forestry Administration have been working exhausting to make sure they get the very best care.
Meet Our New Arrivals
Chanam: A spirited 2-year-old elephant rescued in early November.
Lomphat: A playful 6-month-old elephant saved from canine in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary in early December.
Chanam’s Journey: Thriving in Her New Dwelling
Chanam has been adapting to her new environment in her personal energetic manner. Her bond together with her keeper, Vok, is heartwarming. Each evening, Vok sleeps close by to assist her really feel protected and safe, and their night swims have grow to be a routine that they each take pleasure in.
Chanam is rising steadily, now weighing over 400kg—a wholesome acquire since her arrival! She’s fast to let everybody know when she’s hungry, showcasing her energetic character.
Lomphat: The Milk Lover
Lomphat has shaped a robust bond together with her keeper, Sol, because of her wholesome urge for food for milk. Since arriving, she has gained a powerful 24kg! Though she got here with a snare wound on her entrance proper leg, it’s therapeutic remarkably properly beneath the care of our diligent veterinary crew. Each day dressing modifications and superior therapies are serving to her get well swiftly.
Whereas these procedures will be tense, our crew works effectively to reduce discomfort. Lomphat’s resilience is actually inspiring.
Constructing New Friendships
Lately, Chanam, Lomphat, and Fortunate have been launched beneath shut supervision. Though Chanam remains to be studying make pals, we’re optimistic that with steering from their keepers, these elephants will type sturdy bonds. Fortunate’s calm demeanor makes her a wonderful function mannequin for the youthful elephants.
Thrilling New Enclosure
In early January, Lomphat and Chanam moved into their specifically designed enclosure. Beforehand, each have been dwelling in grownup elephant enclosures, which posed some challenges. For instance, Lomphat needed to be loosely tied by her neck to forestall her from slipping via the bars or falling into swimming pools unsupervised.
The brand new enclosure options smaller fences and a shallower pool, making it a safer area for younger elephants to play and discover. This setup additionally permits guests to view Lomphat casually all through the day. Beforehand, public viewing was restricted to feeding instances, which generally resulted in crowded gatherings.
Now we have additionally constructed a devoted meals storage space for the elephants, protecting their meals safely out of attain from free-roaming monkeys and deer. The design not solely secures the meals but in addition reduces the chance of illness transmission between animals.
These updates spotlight the unbelievable dedication of our crew and the progress of our younger elephants. Thanks for supporting our mission to supply the very best care and setting for these magnificent creatures. Keep tuned for extra updates on their journey!
