Burma captures 9th rare white elephant

[yuiyoshida]

Source: AsianCorrispondent.com



YANGON, Burma/Myanmar (AP) — Burma says it has found a rare, white elephant in the jungles of the western Ayeyarwaddy region.

Forestry official Tun Tun Oo says the 7-year-old female was captured by his department on Friday, a month and a half after it was initially spotted in a forest reserve in Pathein township.

White elephants, actually albinos, have for centuries been revered in Burma, Thailand, Laos and other Asian nations.

Often pinkish in color, with fair eyelashes and toenails, the animals were normally kept and pampered by monarchs as a symbol of royal power and prosperity — and many people still believe they bring good luck to the country.

Read more: http://asiancorrespondent.com/131043/burma-captures-9th-rare-white-elephant/

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

1. Hope they have ways to keep it safe from poachers. nt

[calikid]

2. Thanks for posting yui.

You're full of all kinds of interesting stuff today.

[yuiyoshida]

3. Thanks...

I try...

[procon]

4. So beautiful!

I have always been awestruck by the sheer size and power of elephants, but their intelligence and social bonds are inspiring.

[Man from Pickens]

5. that's nothing

we got the F-35 Lightning II

[shraby]

6. What's that got to do with the price of eggs in China?

[Man from Pickens]

7. it's not as funny when you have to explain it!

https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-looking-more-like-white-elephant-31347/

[shraby]

8. I've had a long day.

[happyslug]

9. Being kept in a Zoo is one way to keep them away from Poachers.

From the Article:

Burma has eight white elephants in captivity — five in Naypyitaw Zoo and three in Yangon Zoo. Most of them are from the Ayeyarwaddy region

In simple terms, these elephants will be well kept.



http://www.gulf-times.com/Mobile/ASEAN-Philippines/188/details/359675/White-elephants-not-just-a-tourist-attraction



http://www.nationmultimedia.com/travel/Playing-with-the-pachyderms-30210561.html



http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/the-rice-bowl/lucky-white-elephants-f%C3%AAted-burma

[HeiressofBickworth]

10. Depends on your definition of "well kept"

Please note that the elephants in captivity are CHAINED to the ground and are unable to take any but the smallest step. How hobbling such magnificent animals can be defined as "well kept" is a total mystery to me. If it is necessary for their safety to keep them confined, they should be allowed to wander through a large (albeit enclosed) landscape and free to move as they wish. These animals are intelligent, social beings who would be as frustrated as you or I at being chained in one spot.

[CountAllVotes]

11. I was noticing that too ...

"Well kept" my arse! Damn them, damn them all!

I wonder how these "keepers" would like to be chained to the ground?

[Judi Lynn]

12. Hope they will replace her freedom with friendship, and a comfortable, safe life. n/t