It’s always a remarkable moment when an animal creates a long-term friendship with a person. It may be a really moving and memorable event. It is often reserved for smaller, domesticated animals such as cats and dogs, although a link may emerge between a human and a much larger (and wilder) beast.
Darrick had been assisting at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand for several years, and he had helped nurture one elephant in particular, Kham La. In the video below, he shouts out to her, and before you know it, she is running, accompanied by the rest of her family.
Darrick has definitely established a strong sense of trust with the animals, as they cluster around him, wanting to be near their human companion. It’s a very amazing moment.
The Elephant Nature Park is one of numerous elephant-care facilities around Thailand and Southeast Asia. When tourists visit the nation, they often believe that elephant and tiger “sanctuaries” are beneficial to the animals, although this is not always the case. There’s nothing worse than witnessing hordes of tourists ride on the backs of elephants for jungle excursions or couples cuddling up to a sedated tiger for a new profile photo. These tourist traps treat animals horribly, and anyone who visits one should be ashamed of themselves.
Fortunately, places like The Elephant Nature Park are attempting to counteract such repulsive behaviors. They rescue animals who have been abu::sed, shackled, and forced to carry humans – a behavior they are not suited for. The park ensures that these gentle giants never have to suffer again, and volunteers like Darrick assist provide the animals the love and care that they so urgently need.
The results speak for themselves as you’re rewarded with what must have been an incredible feeling when a herd of elephants comes when you call them. That’s so much better than sitting in a basket on one of their heads while they’re whipped into moving forward. Watch this amazing and heartwarming video below, and remember to be more ethical when you’re traveling. If you or any of your family are planning a trip to South East Asia – make sure you do your research when visiting any animal sanctuary.