Impact of Weight Carriage on Joint Kinematics in Asian Elephants Used for Riding

Impact of Weight Carriage on Joint Kinematics in Asian Elephants Used for Riding

Background: Elephants in Thailand have changed their roles from working in the logging industry to tourism over the past two decades. In 2020, there were approximately 2700 captive elephants participating in activities such as riding and trekking. During work hours, riding elephants carry one or two...

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Main Authors: Siriphan Kongsawasdi, Janine L. Brown, Khajohnpat Boonprasert, Pornsawan Pongsopawijit, Kittichai Wantanajittikul, Siripat Khammesri, Tanapong Tajarernmuang, Nipaporn Thonglorm, Rungtiwa Kanta-In, Chatchote Thitaram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
elephant
tourism
riding
weight carriage
gait
saddle
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2423

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