Asian Elephant Public Education Project

Why do poachers kill about 20,000 elephants a year?

Overpopulation

Ivory tusks

Leather from their skin

Food from their meat

What year did Asian elephants become endangered in Thailand?

1977

1980

1986

2001

What was a repercussion of the logging ban in Thailand 1989?

61% of elephants were unemployed and their owners could not afford to take care of them

elephants were able to relax and roam freely throughout Thailand

elephants became aggressive since no energy is used with labor

elephant population grew

How can you spot an ethical elephant sanctuary?

Elephants are not exploited for entertainment (no tricks)

Elephants have little human intervention (no touching or elephant rides)

Residents are rescued from abuse and not bred

All of the above

About how many Asian elephants are remaining in Thailand?

200-500

1,700-2,500

2,500-3,200

5,600-7,000

What are behaviors of elephants that reflect abuse and should not be endorsed?

elephant rides

elephant painting

elephant standing on one leg

elephant riding bicycle

elephant sitting upright

elephant walking on hind legs

all of these behaviors and anything else that is unnatural

What is the lifespan of an Asian elephant?

60-70 years

40-50 years

50-60 years

90-100 years

When did the Royal Forest Department declare white elephants as the national animal of Thailand?

January 1999

March 1963

June 1870

April 1895

Reducing ivory demand, prevent illegal elephant killing, and protecting elephant habitats are the most effective way to prevent the declining elephant population.

True

False

If the elephant is really big, it is okay to ride it since it probably won't feel my small body.

True

False

If the facility says the elephants are trained well then it is okay to feed, pet, and pay to see performances done by Asian elephants.

True

False

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