KANCHANABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - Lam Duan, a 65-year-old, blind Thai elephant is enjoying her lunch, listening to Silent Night being played on a piano. For eight years, pachyderms like Lam Duan - ...

Paul Barton sits at his Feurich piano and lightly places his fingers on the keys. He takes a deep breath and begins Claude Debussy’s “Clair de Lune.” With each note played, a tranquil stillness sets ...

They say an elephant never forgets, and those at Elephants World in Thailand will certainly never forget Paul Barton. Barton is the man who introduced these elephants to classical music. It all ...

Here’s a story to remind you of the gentler things in the world: A professional pianist in Thailand entertains retired elephants by playing them classical music. Paul Barton — who is originally from ...