That’s life every day for elephants exploited by the tourist trade in Asia. You can help fight this shameful abuse by signing a petition calling on parliament to ban the marketing and sale of holidays that include cruel elephant “attractions”. “In place of reckless profiteering, we are calling for ethical, regulated, responsible, humane Asian elephant tourism at genuine sanctuaries where elephants are seen in natural surroundings from a respectful distance.”The tourist industry body ABTA has issued new guidelines that describe unethical elephant tourist attractions as "unacceptable". "This is illustrated in numerous ways including that dozens of its members have persisted in advertising some of the most abusive Asian elephant venues, despite promises of change." (Image: Save The Asian Elephants) (Image: Save The Asian Elephants)She found the area where the elephants were kept when not performing, a small patch of sand enclosed by a low rail fence.

Source: Daily Mirror April 02, 2020 07:31 UTC