Sorry for being so slow to comment, only work 3 days a week these days.
I was at the zoo the bay before Mr Shuffles was born. Everyone thought he was a still born inside his mother. It was a very emotional day at the zoo when I was there, tears from everyone and also me. The keepers were so strong explaining to me the process of how long it would take for Prontip to expel the dead baby's body, I cried and cried, it was very sad. Then that very next day the baby was born, big and healthy. I was just so excited (as was everyone involved with the birth) I just couldn't believe it. I even prayed for the mother to get over her still born when I was there the day before he was born. I've been back about 5 -6 times to see him, it's just the most amazing story. I have hundreds of photo's of him and more to come
. You all know my passion for elephants and now I just can't get enough of little Pathi Harn ( his new official name). I actually chose the name midnight miracle (can't remember the Thai name). So Pathi Harn is growing fast every single day. He's just so adorable, just so amazing.
It's funny to see Luk Chai trying to play with the wee one. The mothers and aunties really give him a thump with their legs if Luk Chai gets close without them allowing him. I witnessed them really giving him a huge thump and he was scared, it was funny to watch.
Anyway I could go on and on about this, believe me he's just so cute, like all elephants are.
Love Leah
