Continuing challenges of elephant captivity: the captive environment, health issues, and welfare implications

Although the well-being of elephants in captivity is of paramount importance, the confinement of these long-lived, highly intelligent, and socially complex animals continues to present significant challenges. Here, we provide an overview of the current state of elephant confinement (primarily in the...

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Main Authors: Catherine Doyle, Heather Rally, Lester O’Brien, Mackenzie Tennison, Lori Marino, Bob Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/18161.pdf