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Black mud is one type of mud that elephants like to play and bathe in. Normally, elephants will know where the mud is in the forest. Black mud has a pleasant smell, brown to black color, and medicinal value. For example, black mud can be used as an insect repellant that protects the elephant from flies. Black mud also gives elephant better skin because of the minerals found in the mud such as calcium and magnesium. Black mud can only be found in two places in Thailand, Mae Hong Son and here at our Mahout School.
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Ride elephants. Being close to elephants.
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Command elephants – feed elephants. Practice controlling elephants
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Take elephants to play in black mud. Being close to elephants.
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Bathe elephants. Being close to elephants.
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Sticky rice in bamboo demonstration. Demonstrate life activities of mahouts.
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Cook authentic local Thai food. Teach how to cook Thai food and its health benefits
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Take care of pregnant elephants. This is a rare opportunity to see pregnant elephants.
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Learn the daily activities of elephants and mahouts. (e.g. cutting grass, clean up the huts.)
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Reduce global warming.
Environmental conservation.
Take care of herbal plants.
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This is a welcoming ceremony for Northern Thais and is used for spiritual purposes to enhance luck.
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