| An elephant’s pigmentation increases with age, usually spreading from the temples and ears to the trunk and face. |
| With more than 40,000 muscles in an elephant’s trunk, it’s no wonder they have such dexterity - they can pick up objects the size of a coin. |
| Elephants have poor eyesight and see best up close. They make up for their lack of sight with excellent hearing. |
| Mahouts are elephant carers, and so much more. The elephant is part of the mahout’s family and they share a close, trusting relationship. |
| Bathing Mae Boun Nam, a 61-year-old treasure in the Nam Khan river, near Luang Prabang, Laos. In the twilight of her years, this gentle elephant just loves bath time. |
| Water traps in the wrinkles of an elephant’s skin and helps them stay cool. Elephants are very happy around water. |
| And they like to share that happiness around! Getting a spray at Elephantstay in Ayutthaya, Thailand. |
| Clumsy, mischievous, boisterous and cheeky, the babies at Elephantstay can keep you entertained for hours. |
| Peter the Painter was born at Elephantstay eight years ago. He loves to paint and dance - yes dance, he loves being the centre of attention! |
| Utterly adorable. |












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