OPINIONBy Samson OkotUganda has made substantial strides in harmonizing the development of its oil and gas sector with the conservation of its rich biodiversity, particularly in the ecologically ...
She walked in front of the elephant when it took one of its tusks and gored her to death, reported the Thai Examiner. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she later died from a head injury.
"An elephant doesn't randomly lash around or swing ... they are extremely dangerous. … Not only are these activities so catastrophic for the elephants, they're deadly dangerous for humans ...
Koh Yao Elephant Care offers tourist packages ranging from $50 to $85 USD, according to its booking website. The company offered two-hour sessions with elephants that included activities ranging ...
An elephant handler in Thailand is under investigation ... It advocates, generally, for tourism activities that are “conducted in harmony with the attributes and traditions of the host regions ...