White elephants have historically been treasured by Myanmar's kings and leaders and the country has a shelter for the pink-tinged pachyderms in Naypyidaw.- AFP
The pink-tinged pachyderm, which was caught in a forest reserve in the Irrawaddy Delta area of Pathein, is the ninth white elephant to be held in captivity in the former junta-run country, according to a report in the Global New Light of Myanmar.
The female elephant is thought to be about seven years old, is around six foot three inches (190cm) tall and has “pearl colour eyes”.
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