The Role of Local Communities in Supporting Ethical Elephant Tourism

The Role of Local Communities in Supporting Ethical Elephant Tourism

Elephants have held a sacred and complex place in human societies across Asia and Africa—symbols of wisdom, might, and cultural identity. In many regions, encounters with elephants have shifted from reverent to exploitative; elephants were used for labor, tourism rides, performances, and other entertainment, often at great cost to their well being. ... Read More