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Traditional Herbal Remedies for Thai Elephants


7. Acknowledgements and Bibliography

Funding for this study was generously provided by the World Society for the Protection of Animals. Dr. Somporn of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University assisted with determination of scientific plant names, Mr. Preecha Rattanaporn, chief of Salawin wildlife sanctuary, provided access to Karen villages and Patuu, an employee in Salawin sanctuary, was invaluable as a translator with the Karen. The TSCWA staff and volunteers provided generous assistance throughout the project. A final expression of gratitude must be extended to the mahouts, elephant camps and veterinarians who generously gave us their time and shared their knowledge with us.

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