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RE: The Elephant in the Room: Ancient Wisdom Meets Human Invasion in Northern Thailand
The tourism of riding and elephant shows IS brutal and unacceptable under any circumstances. The elephants you refer to who "kept falling off cliffs" are referred to in the 2nd half of my post - it is NOT an accident or unlucky coincidence. :( Thai elephants aren't born that friendly - they learn it in their "breaking" process as a coping strategy for being fed. It is all too tragic.
Thankfully the tide IS turning towards no-ride-no-feed-no-bathe-no-contact sanctuaries. But few selfies to be had and hard to make that pay - the elephants eat simply phenomenal amounts.
Appreciate your comments. :)
ah, i see it now in the 2nd part of the article. I didn't realize that was the reason they had fallen. So sad.