Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Thailand first vaccinates wild elephants against pregnancy to curb population growth and human conflict.

flag Thailand has administered a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time, targeting three females in Trat province to manage population growth. flag The move is part of a pilot program amid rising human-elephant conflicts, as wild elephant numbers nearly doubled since 2015, reaching nearly 800. flag The vaccine, previously tested on captive elephants, is being used as a non-invasive, long-term solution. flag Officials plan to vaccinate three more elephants before May, with ongoing monitoring. flag The Asian elephant, Thailand’s national animal, remains endangered globally.

7 Articles