Elephant tourism often involves cruelty. Here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions

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Apr 11, 2024, 2:00 pm139 pts
Suju Kali is a 50-year-old elephant in Nepal who has been carrying tourists for over 30 years. Like many elephants I encounter through my research, Suju Kali exhibits anxiety and can be aggressive toward strangers. She suffers from emotional trauma as a result of prolonged, commercial human contact.

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