Happy 4th Birthday to Chaba – Elephants Deserve a Better Life - ElephantNews #Video

On May 17th, we celebrate the beautiful life of Chaba, a tiny and fragile baby elephant who captured our hearts from the very beginning.
When we first met Chaba, she was in a worrisome state. Her young mother, Boonma, a former show elephant, had been forced to breed too early and was physically and emotionally unprepared to raise a baby. With no milk to offer and no experience in motherhood, Boonma’s condition put baby Chaba at serious risk.
We made the decision to bring both mother and baby to live with us. With gentle care, patience, and a safe, loving environment, we focused on restoring Boonma’s health—so that she could, in turn, care for her baby. Slowly, and beautifully, Boonma began to produce milk again, and the bond between them blossomed.
Now, four years later, we have watched Chaba grow into a joyful, bright, and playful young elephant, surrounded by love and freedom. She will never have to endure the life her mother knew—no performances, no rides, no chains.
Instead, Chaba is learning only the language of kindness and care from both her elephant family and the humans who cherish her. She is growing up in dignity, peace, and happiness—and we are so proud to be a part of her journey.
Happy 4th Birthday, dear Chaba.
May your life be filled with health, joy, and boundless love for all the years to come.
You are deeply loved, and your story is a light of hope for many more to follow.
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