The Elephant Channel

23/05/2025

🐘 Sri Lankan Elephants – The Gentle Giants of Our Island 🐘

Among Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife are its elephants, known for their majesty, intelligence, and deep cultural significance. From roaming the jungles to parading in sacred processions, these gentle giants are a national treasure.

🌿 Sri Lankan Elephant (Elephas maximus maximus):
🔹 A subspecies of the Asian elephant
🔹 The largest of all Asian elephant subspecies
🔹 Found in national parks, sanctuaries, and religious festivals across the island

🙏 Elephants & Spiritual Traditions
In Buddhist festivals like the Esala Perahera, elephants play an honored role, often carrying sacred relics and symbolizing peace and respect.

📸 Have photos or memories of Sri Lankan elephants?
Share them with us and celebrate the pride of our land.

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16/08/2023

It is very dangerous to get in the way of a fierce attacking elephant..

15/08/2023

असुरक्षित हाथियों का झुंड खाना ढूंढकर बच्चे को लेकर सड़क पर आ गया

14/08/2023

The wild elephant came to see God | जंगली हाथी भगवान के दर्शन करने आया

13/08/2023

Unsafely, the elephant herd found food and came to the road with the baby | असुरक्षित हाथियों का झुंड खाना ढूंढकर बच्चे को लेकर सड़क पर आ गया

13/08/2023

Finding food for the herd of elephants in an unsafe manner with the baby.

12/08/2023

Elephants attack vehicles traveling on the road where elephants attack | हाथी सड़क पर वाहनों पर हमला कर देते हैं

11/08/2023

The elephant king and his friends have come out of the forest to graze | हाथी राजा और उसके दोस्त चरने के लिए जंगल से बाहर आये हैं | ราชาช้างและพรรคพวกออกมา