Stop Cruel Elephant Training Practices

"Although the elephant is seen internationally as a religious symbol in countries such as Thailand and India, this has not stopped the cruel ritual of “elephant crushing.”  Crushing involves disciplining untamed elephants for domestication using methods like putting the elephants in cages, physically punishing them with objects, and other forms of negative reinforcement. Crushing is known as an age-old ritual, and comes in many forms and varies from one country to another.

 

As the leaders of India and Thailand, please put a stop to this madness. Elephants are majestic creatures that need to be free, not compliant and submissive."