Asian elephant. Photo courtesy of manuelsvay.
To most tourists, a trip to Thailand isn’t complete without crystalline beaches, a wild night in Bangkok, some delicious Pad Thai and a jungle trek on the back of an elephant. While these activities sound like the making of a perfect vacation, in the case of elephant riding, the ends to the experience don’t exactly justify the means.
About Asian Elephants
Known as a gentle giant, Asian elephants are slightly smaller than their African relatives and have a friendly and social nature. Currently endangered, their population sits between 25,000 – 33,000. A century ago, the population was closer to 300,000 and with humans as their only serious…Read more...
