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White Elephant

     The largest animal is elephants. Nowadays ,These species are in risk stages.The most specific species in elephants is white elephant .It is a rare kind of elephant, but not a distinct species.It is also albino elephant.Thailand is known as the land of white elephants. It is the national symbol of the Thailand country.It is anextravagant, impractical gift that cannot be easily disposed of.
     This species are not found at current years.The forester betray the white elephant.They have fair eyelashes and toenails. Albinos are much more rare among African elephants than in Asia. They are reddish-brown or pink, and may suffer blindness or skin problems from sun exposure.So white elephants which lives in Africa are stronger than asia white elephants.The term “white elephant” has come to mean a spectacular and prestigious thing that is more trouble than it is worth, or has outlived its usefulness to the person who has it. While the item may be useful to others, its current owner would usually be glad to be rid of it.

     While the item may be useful to others, its current owner would usually be glad to be rid of it. In Thailand, they were not worshipped for themselves and were regarded as an appendage to the King’s majesty. They are considered sacred and are a symbol of royal power; all those discovered are presented to the king.In olden day, the status of kings has been evaluated by the number of white elephants in their possession. The late king Bhumibol Adulyadej owned as many as 21 white elephants and it considered an unprecedented achievement, making him the monarch who owned the greatest number of Chang Phueak in Thai history.
     The first white elephant found in King Bhumibol’s reign was regarded as the most important elephant in the whole realm.It must have pale skin.In Mynamar, It is consider as symbols of power and good fortune.The white elephant is considered to belong to the god Indra. The name of the elephant is Airavata.



Credits: Jothika

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