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Protecting the Asian elephant

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The Elephant Festival 2010: Bringing it back to Hongsa!
5 February, by Gilles Maurer
The next Elephant Festival will take place on 20 and 21 February 2010 in Hongsa district, Sayaboury province. Check the official Elephant Festival website for detailed information : http://festival.elefantasia.org
Maternity leave for elephants
4 February, by Ingrid Suter
ElefantAsia’s Baby Bonus scheme aims to give what pregnant females all around the world are all after – a chance to stop work and raise babies without the stress of the financial burden that comes with babies.
Legal announcement
3 February, by Gilles Maurer
On the 14/03/2008, Somneuk, a 3 year old elephant calf died at the Elephant XL Camp, Luang Prabang. Prior to his death Elephant XL Camp and ElefantAsia had observed and treated Somneuk for veterinary ailments. After his death, both Elephant XL and Elefant Asia held each other responsible.

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2009 Heathcare Report

Read the latest medical analysis of diseases and disorders affecting domesticated elephants in the Lao PDR. The results may surprise you!

The majority of Laos’ domesticated elephants work in rural and remote areas. These areas are often very difficult to access. Despite this, ElefantAsia aims to improve to the health and sanitary conditions of elephants. We provide mahouts with the basic training needed to care for their sick or injured elephants.