World Animal Protection urges Rajasthan and Goa State Governments to champion the cause for Elephants
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World Animal Protection applauds the decision of the Supreme Court to consider ending the use of elephants for tourist entertainment in Rajasthan and Goa. We urge these Governments to champion this cause, and end the needless suffering of elephants for entertainment.
Across the world wild animals are being taken from the wild, or bred in captivity, to be used in the tourism entertainment industry. They suffer at every stage of this inherently cruel process and throughout their lives in captivity. Taken from the wild and from their mothers, forced to endure cruel and intensive training to make them perform and to interact with people, and living their whole lives in captive conditions that cannot meet their needs: a life in tourist entertainment is no life for a wild animal.
Gajender K Sharma, World Animal Protection – India, Country Director says: “Ending cruel wildlife entertainment requires a long-term, collaborative approach from all sectors. World Animal Protection is working to end the abuse of wild animals for entertainment, and we would be happy to support the Government and other stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions, so elephants can be seen in the wild, and animal welfare is a top priority.”
“We know people visit animal attractions because they love animals and many are completely unaware of the cruelty that occurs behind the scenes. Raising awareness among tourists, and removing the demand for cruel attractions is key to stopping wild animals being taken from the wild for entertainment.”
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“We know people visit animal attractions because they love animals and many are completely unaware of the cruelty that occurs behind the scenes. Raising awareness among tourists, and removing the demand for cruel attractions is key to stopping wild animals being taken from the wild for entertainment.