In the wild, elephants typically form herds, and mating behavior is influenced by the presence of a dominant male. Bulls in musth (a heightened hormonal state) are particularly aggressive and eager to mate.
Females signal their readiness to mate through chemical and vocal cues. Males detect the pheromones using their Jacobson’s organ, located on the roof of their mouths.
Elephants are a cultural symbol in Thailand, and their conservation is a national priority. Many elephants are part of conservation breeding programs aimed at increasing the population of the endangered Asian elephant.
