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This week at the ECC, a workshop on elephants “Target training” took place.
Dr Gerardo Martinez, a world-renowned expert in animal training joined our vet-team for an intensive week of training for our 6 elephants.
The method is based on positive reinforcement for the elephants. Through the use of a target pole and short verbal commands, the animal is expected to move in the wanted position. When the elephant cooperates, it is given a treat....

We are extremely sad to have to report that our beloved orphan baby elephant Noy passed away on the 7th of April.
Noy arrived in ECC at the end of May, he has been spotted by villagers in a farm, close from Nam Pouy’s protected area.  We told you about his story here....

The Elephant Conservation Center is located in Sayaboury, in Northwestern Laos. This area is home for most of the domesticated elephants in the country. It has been chosen to establish the first elephant hospital in Laos, as well as an Eco touristic...

Introducing Mae Kham Mai, the latest elephant rescued at the ECC.
Mae Kham Mai has not had an easy 30+ years of life so far. She’s travelled all over Laos following logging operations with various owners, the only respite that she’s been allowed was a few months when she was pregnant. I visited Mae Kham Mai on the...