- Elephants hold a place of reverence and cultural significance in Thailand
- Symbolized strength, wisdom, intelligence
- Symbol of royalty for centuries, featured extensively in art and cultural practices
Ecological Value:
- Ecosystem engineers: Their browsing and foraging behavior maintains habitats crucial for biodiversity
- Seed distribution role helps regenerate diverse forests by creating pathways for seed germination
- Shaping the water environment through digging, expanding water source availability during dry seasons
Economic Impact
- Tourism: Major tourist attraction due to cultural prominence and majestic nature. Revenue from elephant camps
Religious Belief
- In Buddhism, sacred creatures, representations of wisdom and compassion as they share space peacefully among wildlife
