Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» What is its policy on procuring new elephants? Some camps buy illegally caught wild elephants whose registration
has been forged so they appear to be born in captivity.
» How many hours per day do the elephants work? A brisk-paced walk for about four hours per day (with breaks for
eating and drinking in between) is considered adequate exercise.
» How many adults do the elephants carry? An elephant can carry a maximum of 150kg (330lb) of weight on its back,
plus a mahout on its neck. Tally up you own and your partner's combined weight and request a separate elephant if you
tip the scales.
» Are the elephants kept in a shady spot near fresh water and a food source? What do they eat? A balanced diet in-
cludes a mixture of fruit, grasses, bamboo and pineapple shoots.
» Do the elephants have noticeable wounds? This is often a sign of mistreatment.
» What kind of seat is used for elephant riding? Wooden seats, custom-made to fit the elephant's back, cause less irrita-
tion and stress on the animal.
» What is the camp's birth/death rate? Happy elephants have babies.
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