Tag: thailand

Endangered Elephants in Thailand Playing Polo to survive
Wendy Diamond

Endangered Elephants: Playing Polo for a Better Life!

  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

Read More »
animals in love 05
Wendy Diamond

Animalistic Love All Around the World

Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here and we will all be celebrating in one way or another. For the people without a significant other, this day is known as “Singles Awareness Day.” On the opposing end, this day usually revolves around the tradition of dinner, drinks, and other

Read More »
Buddhamonkeycrop
Wendy Diamond

Thailand: The Buddha’s Animal Kingdom – Save The Monkeys!

  Buddhism and animals – Thailand   Enchanting Thailand consists of over 40,000 temples (Wats) and 95% of the population practices Buddhism. Buddhists believe in respecting and loving every living creature, which is a tenant that any animal lover can get behind! They also believe in reincarnation, and that many of us

Read More »
pangpornsawan2
Wendy Diamond

Asian Elephants and Land Mines: A Rescue Mission

  Beautiful, regal, and endangered, the Indian Elephant needs our help. A subspecies of Asian Elephant, the Indian Elephant is native to the inland countries of Asia, such as India, Vietnam and Thailand. Unlike their African relatives, Asian elephants are much smaller and their species has a greater threat of

Read More »