Re: Martin Clunes dropped by animal charity
I fully endorse most of the posts on this thread! concerning
the terrible treatment meted out to a large number of
elephants being used to make money for humans in India!
However l did differentiate between the animals used in
forestry work and others!
In forestry the mahoots and the elephants live together in
the forest, and in most cases are together from birth to
death, and the young elephants are with their mothers up to
their teens! During this time the mahoot takes care of his
charge by feeding, cleaning, giving medical assistance etc
They even bathe together!
I think most of the problems come from the tourism sector
and the ceremonial users of elephants and circuses! which
should be much more strictly controlled than at present!
Best Regards Donkeyman!