Tangmo in thai means watermelon

BORN: 1950, in Chiang Mai.

BACKGROUND : she started her life in the logging industry and then worked in trekking camps in Chiang Mai.

RETIREMENT: Tangmo came to us from her trekking camp in April 2014. When she arrived, she was very weak and skinny. She took time to recover from malnourishment, but she gained a lot of weight and is now a strong granny.

Facts about her:  At first, she was terrified of water, we aren’t sure why. She eventually grew to be more comfortable and enjoys an occasional bath.  She only speaks Thai, unlike most of our elephants which understand Karen commands. She’s very picky with food.

How to recognise her:  She has a very bony back;  Her head seems like it is caving in; The sides of her head are very digged in;  she has no teeth left