Speaking of famous animals in Thailand "Elephant"I think there are many people who think of
In Thailand, there is a facility where you can get in touch with elephants.Elephant riding experienceAnd so on.
An elephant with eyes that are kind to a large bodyPopular with tourists.
This time, it is useful when touching elephants at tourist spots, etc.Basic information of Thai elephantI would like to introduce you.
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What is a Thai elephant?
There are 2 species of Asian elephants and African elephants, but the ones in Thailand are small Asian elephants of the body.
The average height from head to tail is 5 to 6.5m, height is 3m, nose length is 2 to 2.5m, and weight is 4t.
The life span is assumed to be 80 to 100, and it is said that up to about 20 to 50 to be engaged in work as an active duty.
Males have long fangs to distinguish gender.
Females that do not have short fangs and fangs, and females with a mild personality are the most common in the tourist area.
What is your favorite food for elephants?
Elephants eat banana trees and fruits, sugar cane, pineapple, corn, coconut trees and grass.
The favorite thing is bananas!
The daily diet of XNUM X per animal is X NUM X to X NUM X kg, and the water X X XL drink, there is an impression that eating something almost all day long.
When I eat grass, I grab the grass with my nose and slam it around trees to pay for bugs and mud before eating.
The physical ability of the elephant is great!
Elephant with long nose and big ears. Use a long, muscular nose to carry food and water to your mouth, and then use your nose to bathe in the water and bathe.
The nose is a part of the upper lip and nose that has been developed, and it is possible to lift 100 to 200 logs at a time, hold finger-like projections on the tip, and detain small objects such as coins. can.
In addition, using low frequency sound that can not be heard by human beings, it seems that elephants also talk with each other.
With excellent hearing, you can also catch sounds from 30 to 40 km away.
Let's know the feelings of the elephant!
Normal time
Slowly shake the ears and tail to make a slow movement.
Happy time
When you are happy, such as eating your favorite food, move your ears and tail quickly.
When you look from the side, you can see that the end of the mouth rises and you are smiling.
When I am alert
Spread your ears, lift your nose and smell, to determine if you are an enemy or a friend.
When I feel bad
I will not move at all and will not listen to the elephants.
You can hit the ground with your nose and threaten you.
Sign to go into rush system when you go back.
It is dangerous.
Cautions when touching elephants
When touching an elephant, the face, head, and torso are fine, but the area around the chest is hated because it is tickling.
Also, as a prohibited matter, if you do noises in front of a good-eared elephant, pretend to feed, etc., you will be angry because the elephant will get angry.
I want to see a Thai elephant!
How was it? Elephants have a high ability to distinguish humans.
People who are kind to me will be sweet and greet me.
The elephants that come with their nose extended and sweetened are so cute and soothing. I think that contact with elephants will be a valuable experience, so when traveling in Thailand, please come to the places where elephants are present.
