21/10/2016
De trieste waarheid over olifant rijden in het buitenland, wij maakten er een infographic over. Bekijk de infographic via de link hieronder!
http://media.wix.com/ugd/19a760_473707974dc64f4f993791630ac0f6bb.pdf
Elephants in Tourism: Please Don’t Pay For Their Suffering
Elephant tourist parks, camps and shows exist in many parts of Asia, and the tourist demand to get close to these iconic animals is fuelling the cruel and abusive treatment of elephants…
Elephant training methods which keep the animals in constant compliance are based on fear and pain: Calves are “broken” by removal from their mothers, physical restraint and fear. Adults are forced to perform in a certain way through the abusive use of the bullhook (ankus).
Whilst it is often claimed that tourist elephants are “rescued” or being kept for conservation. The reality is that encouraging human-elephant interactions is contrary to conservation and rehabilitation efforts. Teaching animals to perform inappropriate tricks portrays them to the public in a humiliating manner, instead of showing their natural grace and beauty. And this compromises efforts to promote empathy and respect.
What can you do?
You can make a difference. Most elephants in captivity are part of tourist-driven businesses. Please don't pay for the elephants' suffering.
• NEVER go on elephant rides
• NEVER visit attractions with elephant shows or performances
• NEVER stay in resorts or hotels that have captive elephants
• NEVER use tour operators that book elephant rides or tours to elephant camps
Our very kind supporter has created an infographic on the truth behind elephant attractions that can be downloaded and shared here:http://media.wix.com/ugd/19a760_473707974dc64f4f993791630ac0f6bb.pdf
And to find out more about every day changes you can make to help animals around the world every day: http://www.changeforanimals.org/get-involved
Thank you ~