Born: 2001 Rescued: 2015 Sex: Female
Manao (ม่ ะนาว) Manao, meaning ‘Lime’, was born around 2001 at an elephant riding and show camp as a result of forced breeding. At a very young age, she was tied to her mother while her mother gave rides to tourists. Eventually, Manao and her mother were separated so the mahout could begin breaking Manao’s spirit, forcing her to perform demeaning tricks and carry people on her back.
Isolated from her family at a young age, Manao endured loneliness and long hours of exhausting labor in trekking and elephant shows. She was rescued in early June 2015, along with 19 other elephants. Manao now has an adopted nanny, Mae Malee, and is at the age where she enjoys caring for younger elephants. She has formed a special bond with Kham La, who arrived at the same time. Today, Manao is thriving at Elephant Nature Park, living with the dignity and respect that all animals deserve. 26
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