According to Dak Lak’s elephant conservation centre, the province currently has 53 elephants, but one-fifth of them are now becoming old and weak.
They are desperately in need of a healthy wildlife environment and better preservation and care from the community.
Local authorities and relevant agencies are intensifying urgent measures to protect elephants and improve their natural surroundings.
The image of the elephant is intrinsic to daily life of local residents in the Central Highlands. Elephants and ethnic minority people on Serepok river live in harmony together, creating a a unique and special feature of the region.
Visitors to the area are interesting in riding elephants during their tour of Buon Don tourist site in Dak Lak province.
Some images of Central Highland elephants:
