Pinnawelaelephantorphanage斯里兰卡--滨纳瓦纳大象-公开课件.pptVIP

ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE The Pinnawela elephant orphanage, established in 1975,commenced with seven orphans. Today, some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing this orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but it soon became a conservation and education centre, with the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants, the free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for receptive individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearb