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Why you should care for elephants and here's how you can protect them
Updated On: 12 August, 2024 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Elephants are loved by many but how many of us take the effort to take an initiative to conserve them? Canadian filmmaker and elephant conservationist Patricia Sims, who is the co-founder of World Elephant Day, suggests easy ways to help protect the endangered species - not only at the tourism level but also to prevent human-elephant conflict
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World Elephant Day co-founder Patricia Sims says people should simply avoid elephant rides when they go on trips. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock
The words `wanderlust` and `avid traveller` are often thrown around among groups of friends, family and on social media bios. While we may boast of our travels, how many of us are really concerned about travelling responsibly on the trip? Now, many may say they throw their garbage in bins, even advise others about it, and use reusable cutlery too. However, eco-conscious tourism doesn`t stop there. It is probably the most basic habit you can cultivate to help you on a trip and you are expected to do more. However, what people don`t realise is that travelling responsibly also extends to the time when we particularly go sight-seeing and indulge in activities that involve animals, especially because they most often than not, are ill-treated.
Every year, August 12 is celebrated as World Elephant Day. While many find the tuskers cute and even share videos of them on social media, it is known that elephant rides are really popular among tourists. Unfortunately, what many people don`t know is that most often than not, these animals are kept in unlivable conditions, ill-treated and even chained for long hours, making their life very difficult. India is no stranger to these practices, which are carried out in many parts of the country for religious reasons.
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