Project Description
Somboon
Age : 45+
Arrival at WFFT : 23rd of April 2007 from streets Suphanburi
Working History : Logging, Trekking
She had been roaming the streets for several years and was hit by a speeding car during 2006. The traffic collision did not break her hind leg but did enough damage to leave her limping, obviously causing even more discomfort to her distressful lifestyle.
Temperament: Very active, engaging with Khan Kluey’s surrogate mother
Distinguishing physical features :
- Pink pigments on the bottom of ears, as well as temple domes.
- Right ear has a hole
- Very obvious limp
Characteristics : Somboon is very lively and loves her food! She loves swimming for corn which is thrown into the lake. She is very caring and watches closely over Khan Kluey.
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Somboon’s Story
June 2018
Some green for Khan Kluey and Som Boon!
Khan Kluey can’t join the herd in project4 but at least he will still see the enclosure he is sharing with Som Boon Improved. This special enclosure designed to fit the needs and personality of [...]
May 2018
Hello from Somboon!!
Somboon is one of the herd of 23 elephants that call the WFFT Elephant Refuge home. She is around 48 years old and has been with us for just over 11 years. She spent many [...]
November 2017
Rain with chance of Elephant Poo!
Earlier this week, the WFFT Elephant Refuge staff and volunteers conducted a big clean up of Khan Kluey and Som Boon's enclosure.Khan Kluey is our only bull elephant and is very playful. He loves to [...]
May 2016
August 2015
Khan Kluey and Somboon move!
A safe haven for Khan Kluey. Little boys get big they say when a child grows up… But for Khan Kloey, the only bull elephant at WFFT this surely is more than true. He is [...]
