Here's the best fact of all; an elephant will recognise an elephant met before - even outside of its pack. For example it was noted that 2 circus elephants on meeting each other 25 years later, rejoiced at the reunion. The same rule applies to humans that elephants have bonded with bringing to mind Tarzans trusted old ride. Of course if bonding with an elephant is your passion, consider visiting an elephant camp Thailand for instance; there the Chiang Rai region home to Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort; is where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet. The area is framed by hills bordering Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.