Life After the Tourist Trade for Thailand's Elephants

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By Deutsche WelleAug 13, 2020, 11:20 am227 pts
Thailand has a total population of 5,000 elephants. But of that number, 3,000 live in captivity, carrying tourists on their backs and offering photo opportunities made for social media. With the corona crisis, tourism revenues have plummeted, and those who make a living from elephants' tourism appeal are…

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