In Thailand, the elephant is a culturally sacred animal and even featured on the provincial seal of the Surin province. Now an animal with such significance is living in squalor. This is mostly a modern consequence of an ancient tradition of Kui spirit men catching and training elephants for many tasks. These Kui spirit […]
World Orangutan Day! Save The Rainforests With Orangutan Foundation International!
World Orangutan Day is held every year on the 19th of August in order to raise awareness about the critical situation of our red haired relative and the rainforest they call home. Some Indonesians believe orangutans are ghosts. Elusive and intensely private, the red-haired primates are generally seen only in fleeting glimpses while swinging through thick jungle […]