Rare Twin Elephants Born in Thailand
In a rare event, a 36-year-old Asian elephant named Chamchuri gave birth to twin calves at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in central Thailand. Twins are extremely rare, occurring in only one percent of cases, with male-female twins being even rarer. The twins will be named seven days after birth as per Thai custom.
In a rare event, a 36-year-old Asian elephant named Chamchuri gave birth to twin calves at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in central Thailand.
The male calf was born first, followed by a female calf, surprising the caretakers.
Twins are extremely rare in elephant births, occurring in only one percent of cases, with male-female twins being even rarer.
The second birth caused a panic, resulting in a caretaker, Charin Somwang, breaking his leg while restraining the mother.
The twins are now featured in live streams, and visitors can see them at the park after disinfecting their hands and footwear.
The twins will be named seven days after birth in accordance with Thai custom.
The Asian elephant is an endangered species, and the park's elephants were rescued from begging on the streets after logging was banned in Thailand.
The male calf was born first, followed by a female calf, surprising the caretakers.
Twins are extremely rare in elephant births, occurring in only one percent of cases, with male-female twins being even rarer.
The second birth caused a panic, resulting in a caretaker, Charin Somwang, breaking his leg while restraining the mother.
The twins are now featured in live streams, and visitors can see them at the park after disinfecting their hands and footwear.
The twins will be named seven days after birth in accordance with Thai custom.
The Asian elephant is an endangered species, and the park's elephants were rescued from begging on the streets after logging was banned in Thailand.
