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Thai elephant sanctuary offers animals abused in tourist industry relief in retirement
Published on 27/05/2025
» At the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have found the best way to beat the scorching May heat: by taking a dip in the pool followed by a mud bath.
Mexican cartel war forces evacuation of exotic animals
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» CULIACAN, Mexico - Hundreds of animals including elephants, crocodiles, lions and tigers have been moved from a violence-torn Mexican cartel heartland to a new home in an operation described as a “21st-century Noah’s Ark”.
Lesser spotted leopards in peril
News, Published on 05/05/2025
» In light of Saturday's International Leopard Day, we need to raise an urgent question: How long can we "celebrate" an event that now marks a countdown to the day these majestic creatures go extinct and become a thing of the past?
Orcas, dolphins stuck in closed French marine park
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» PARIS — Two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, and 12 dolphins are stuck in a shuttered French Riviera marine park after Spanish authorities refused to let them move to their country, an official said on Thursday.
Thai Coconut Industry Unites to End Monkey Labour
Published on 27/03/2025
» Bangkok, 31 March 2025 – Thai Coconut Industry Group, in collaboration with Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the welfare of monkeys potentially used in Thailand's coconut industry. This landmark agreement marks the first formal commitment to address this complex issue. The initiative begins with a joint project to care for monkeys currently or formerly used in agriculture and industry. The groups will then work to expand cooperation with relevant government agencies to advocate for legislation prohibiting the use of monkeys for coconut harvesting, coupled with rigorous enforcement. The agreement also promotes the adoption of modern harvesting techniques and the cultivation of dwarf coconut varieties. The core objective is to create lasting positive change within the industry and improve the perception of the Thai coconut industry on the global stage.
Ethics in Thailand's elephant tourism?
Published on 23/02/2025
» An elephant experience is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions; however, tourists should exercise caution and adopt ethical practices by refraining from touching the elephants when visiting elephant camps.
Dead elephant was electrocuted
News, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has lodged a complaint with police seeking an investigation into the death of a wild elephant in Chachoengsao's Tha Takiab district, a local official said.
Elephants are not people, US judges say
AFP, Published on 23/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES - A bid to get five elephants released from a US zoo has failed after judges ruled the animals are not people so laws on unlawful imprisonment do not apply.
'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2025
» A 22-year-old Spanish tourist died on Friday after being attacked by an elephant she was bathing in Thailand.
'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist in southern Thailand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» A 22-year-old Spanish tourist died on Friday after being attacked by an elephant she was bathing in Thailand, according to telegraph.co.uk.