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パジュ市 ハゲワシ観察

韓国でクロハゲワシの保護活動が行われていることを知りました。韓国の高校教師、キムドクソンさんが私費で餌やりを行ったのが始まりだそうです。 クロハゲワシはモンゴルから約3000km離れた韓国へ渡り、そこで越冬します。かつてはオオカミの狩りで残った肉や、農民が廃棄した肉を餌としていましたが、開発や環境の変化によって十分な餌を得られず、飢え死にしてしまう事態が起きたといいます。 https://note.com/kankoku_kusanone/n/n6f4a6c494f11 キムドクソンさんはコソン(固城)で保護活動を行っていますが、私はとあるブログに小さく描かれていた地図からソウルの北、鉄原あたりでも保護活動が行われていることを知り、行くことにしました。なお鉄原では行われておらず実際はパジュ(坡州)でした。 パジュはソウルから車で2時間ほどの距離にあり、非武装地帯(DMZ)に隣接している地域です。数年前までは立ち入りが厳しく制限されていた場所が多かったようですが、現在ではイムジン河にも近づけるようになっています。ちなみに、イムジン河はザ・フォーク・クルセダーズの曲でも知られている場所ですね。 日本語や英語での情報がほとんどない中、韓国語を使って調べた結果、以下のサイトを見つけ、次の場所で餌やりが行われていることがわかりました。 경기 파주시 문산읍 장산리 36 https://www.newspenguin.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=18281 パジュでは임진강생태보존회(臨津江生態保存会)が土・火・木に9:30ごろから餌やりを行なっています。入場料は10000ウォンです。 제목 독수리탐조안내   체험참가비 1인1만원을 입금하시고 연락주세요 주3회 화,목,토요일 오전9시30분까지 파주시 문산읍 장산리 36번지로 오셔서   운영본부에 확인하시면 됩니다. 문의전화:031-952-8998 https://band.us/band/61973022 クロハゲワシ オジロワシ
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Elephant Trip January 2024

Buriram Airport We arrived at Buriram Airport, less than an hour from Bangkok's Don Muang Airport. We were met at the airport by Kee (Suriya Sapmak), the owner of Banrai Baibun, an elephant farm. Transportation in the elephant village is fragile, so we strongly recommend asking the elephant ranch or your accommodations for transportation. Incidentally, I got the contact information of a Grab driver in Buriram city so that you can book a pick-up or drop-off. The price for a charter is 1000THB- per day plus gas. Mr. Chicken Cell: +86 81-152-1289  An Avis car rental at the airport for about 1000THB per day. Banrai Baibun Elephant Farm Getting to the Elephant Village from the airport takes about an hour. The village has several private accommodations, many elephant keepers, an elephant museum, and elephant graves. Banrai Baibun is about 30 minutes further from the elephant village. Banrai Baibun currently has ten elephants. They also raise dogs, cows, and chickens. Many elephants,...

In Memory of Little Duan and Tula

The elephant community and its admirers are mourning the loss of Little Duan, a beloved elephant, who passed away in the early hours of December 6, 2023, around 4 a.m. Plai Duan's departure from this world was peaceful, free from pain and suffering. In these final moments, there were no cries, only a tranquil passing that reminds us of the gentle nature of these majestic creatures. As we reflect on Plai Duan's life, we are reminded of the joy and wonder these magnificent animals bring into our lives. They teach us about strength, resilience, and the importance of conservation efforts to protect these gentle giants. We wish for Plai Duan's journey to the next world to be filled with beauty and grace. We hope that in this new realm, Plai Duan finds endless meadows to roam freely, leaving behind any pain and suffering. May Plai Duan frolic joyously with the spirits of the past, finding peace and happiness in an eternal playground. Plai Duan will be deeply missed but forever re...

Echoes of Pakam: The Sacred Elephant Bonds at Wat Paarjeng Temple in Surin

Surin, Thailand, is a region steeped in the rich heritage of the Kuy people and their sacred bond with elephants. My exploration led me to Wat Paarjeng, an elephant temple not only revered for its religious significance but also for its artistic splendor and cultural importance. Perched alongside the Elephant Museum, Wat Paarjeng stands out with its grand elephant sculptures that seem to guard the temple's serenity. These aren't just monumental statues; the temple walls themselves are a tapestry of intricate elephant figures, etched into the stone, telling tales of history and mythology. During my visit, I observed that Wat Paarjeng was a work in progress, echoing the continuous journey of the Kuy tribe's culture itself. The local community's labor breathes life into the temple's expansion, a testament to their collective spirit and dedication to preserving their heritage. Offering a donation, I had the privilege of a purification ritual and received an amulet, both...

Rediscovering Tradition at Banrai Baibun: An Elephant Sanctuary with a Heart

The Thatum District is home to a heartwarming elephant sanctuary, nestled an hour's journey from Buriram Airport, known as Banrai Baibun. This haven is not just a sanctuary for the majestic elephants but also a rescue home for cows, chickens, and dogs that have been saved from strenuous labor and the threat of slaughterhouses. At Banrai Baibun, the Kuy community upholds a profound traditional bond with elephants, embodying trust, love, and a spiritual connection to these gentle giants. The Kuy, an ethnic group from the Surin province, celebrate their time-honored methods of elephant care, revering the shrine of Pakam and maintaining their faith in these age-old practices. Among the sanctuary’s elephant residents is Buatong, a 13-year-old female, who was once subjected to the grueling task of hauling lumber in southern Thailand. Touched by her plight, the Kee's compassionate approach led them to purchase her freedom. Similarly, Kun Chang, an elder male elephant with vision in on...