Mar 6, 2024
Thailand's Wildlife Entertainment Industry Under Fire
A study by World Animal Protection reveals the cruel captivity of an estimated 5.5 billion wild animals across 487 species worldwide, with elephants, bears, and lions among the most exploited. Elephants in Thailand bear the brunt of exploitation in the wildlife entertainment industry, valued at up to US$770 million annually. The industry drives poaching and smuggling, and footage exposes harrowing training methods. World Animal Protection advocates for a ban on captive elephant breeding and the transformation of elephant parks into cruelty-free sanctuaries.