Elephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
- Written by Michelle Szydlowski, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Project Dragonfly, Miami University
A tourist on National Elephant Day in Thailand.oneclearvision/Getty ImagesSuju Kali is a 50-year-old elephant in Nepal who has been carrying tourists for over 30 years. Like many elephants I encounter through my research, Suju Kali exhibits anxiety and can be aggressive toward strangers. She suffers from emotional trauma as a result of prolonged,...