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Katherine Connor, founder Of BLES Elephant Sanctuary In Thailand Is Named "Traveler Of The Year"

2013-11-03 - Sukhothai, Thailand.

"I am deeply honored to have won the People’s Choice Award. It is a very exciting opportunity to raise the profile for Thailand’s elephants and educate the public about the cruelty elephants suffer when forced to entertain tourists traveling to Thailand," she said. She hopes her work will inspire others to explore and preserve the world around them.


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Katherine on her wedding day

Well known local Elephant fundraiser weds

2007-06-19 - Sukhothai, United States. Megan Reynolds

Katherine Connor, 26, started helping elephants after her first trip to Thailand around four years ago. She started fundraising, and set up Boon Lott's Animal Sanctuary with her new husband, Anon, who has been her partner for three years. The couple celebrated their wedding at the sanctuary, each riding their elephants towards each other from opposite ends of the park.


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Katherine on her wedding day

Well known local Elephant fundraiser weds

2007-06-10 - Sukhothai, United States. Megan Reynolds

Katherine Connor, 26, started helping elephants after her first trip to Thailand around four years ago. She started fundraising, and set up Boon Lott's Animal Sanctuary with her new husband, Anon, who has been her partner for three years. The couple celebrated their wedding at the sanctuary, each riding their elephants towards each other from opposite ends of the park.


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SUKHOTHAIBUAT CHANG HAD SIAO FESTIVAL, Procession of monks, elephants

2005-03-24 - Sukhothai, Thailand. JARUNEE TAEMSAMRAN

Sukhothai province, where two historical ruins that have been declared World Heritage sites by Unesco are located, is inviting visitors who want to witness and participate in a centuries-old tradition scheduled to take place next month.

From April 7-12, the usually quiet Si Satchanalai historical park in Tambon Had Siao, Si Satchanalai district will be transformed into a festive venue where ancient religious and cultural ceremonies of the local Thai Phuan people will be staged.


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4 Headlines about Elephants from Sukhothai2013-11-03 - Sukhothai, Thailand - Katherine Connor, founder Of BLES Elephant Sanctuary In Thailand Is Named "Traveler Of The Year" 2007-06-19 - Sukhothai, United States - Well known local Elephant fundraiser weds 2007-06-10 - Sukhothai, United States - Well known local Elephant fundraiser weds 2005-03-24 - Sukhothai, Thailand - SUKHOTHAIBUAT CHANG HAD SIAO FESTIVAL, Procession of monks, elephants

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Elephants aid locals in creating firebreaks in Chiang Mai forest

2025-03-27 - Chiang Mai, Thailand.

In a united effort to prevent forest fires, a team of three elephants joined over 20 locals in constructing firebreaks in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng district on Wednesday. The initiative, led by Phra Kh...


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Wild tusker Kasera Komban found dead in abandoned septic tank

2025-03-27 - Cholamunda, India.

A Wild tusker, known as Kasera Komban, was found dead in abandoned septic tank in Kerala Malappuram. The tusker used to be affectionately called "Kasera Komban" due to its remarkably long tusks, which...


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Sedgwick County Zoo announces stillborn delivery of elephant calf

2025-03-18 - Wichita, United States.

The Sedgwick County Zoo announced Monday that 29-year-old African elephant Simunye delivered a stillborn calf following a healthy, full-term pregnancy. This would have marked the first elephant born a...


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New Elephant Calf "Gauri" Born In Assam’s Kaziranga National Park

2025-03-08 - Guwahati, India.

A female elephant calf took birth in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. The newborn, named Gauri, is the offspring of an elephant named Phulmai, who resides within the protected area of Kaziranga.


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TN: 60-year-old female elephant passes away in Trichy

2025-03-05 - Trichy, India.

A 60-year-old female elephant named Jaini, who was being cared for at the MR Palayam Government Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Reserve Forest under the Trichy Forest Division, has passed away. The ...


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A Tribute to Paolo, Amboseli’s Iconic Elephant

2025-02-07 - Amboseli, Kenya.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paolo, one of Amboseli’s most famous and cherished elephants. At 46 years old, Paolo’s death marks the loss of a true giant, not only in size but ...


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