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involved in ailand’s elephant industry. rough educating volunteers about local cultures and sending them into the eld with professional sta , valuable cross-cul- tural exchanges occur between villagers and visitors. Medicine, vaccinations, food supplies, toys, blankets, and health information are among the many services provid- ed to communities in need. All Jumbo Express events are documented with a written report summarizing these activities and recording information gathered in the eld. As data regarding both the wild and domestic elephants at each site is collected, these reports provide crucial research from regions o en inaccessible to academia. By pro- viding medical aid to small communities while keeping an eye towards conservation, Jumbo Express ensures elephant populations and the cultures surrounding them will survive for generations to come.