News: World Animal Protection on the eve of World Elephant Day(August 12) has released its report titled “Elephants. Not Commodities”.
Facts:
- About the report: The report compares research spanning a decade of elephant tourism assessing venues across Thailand, India, Laos, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
Key Takeaways:
- India is home to the second-highest number of elephants used in tourism in Asia.
- However, out of the 21 venues housing 509 elephants in India, the report has found that 45%(225) of the elephants were kept in severely inadequate conditions.
Additional Facts:
- World Animal Protection:It is an international non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1981.
- It was formerly known as The World Society for the Protection of Animals(WSPA).
- Vision: A world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended.
- Headquarters: London, UK.
