Welfare Assessment and Activities of Captive Elephants in Thailand

Welfare Assessment and Activities of Captive Elephants in Thailand

Thailand is the epicenter of elephant tourism and visiting an elephant camp is a popular activity according to the Tourist Authority of Thailand. However, the welfare of these elephants has been questioned by animal activist groups, international tour operators, and the public. Conclusions that the...

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Main Authors:	Pakkanut Bansiddhi, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:	Animals
Subjects:	welfare elephant management tourism Thailand
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/919

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