The Turks and Caicos is known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, but the islands also offer a variety of unique animal activities that are sure to enhance your vacation experience. When planning your animal activities in the Turks and Caicos, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, always choose a […]
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How to Combine Traveling with Education?
Do you love traveling? Have you always felt like heading somewhere, exploring new areas, meeting people, and expanding your vision? Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of college students are convinced that it is impossible to combine studying with tourism, as both experiences require time, effort, and money. Most learners have to work part-time to cover college-related […]
Japan beachgoers warned to steer clear of dolphins after spate of attacks
Beachgoers in Japan are being urged to stay away from dolphins following a spate of attacks thought to involve a single animal that have left at least six people with minor injuries. The cetacean – believed to be an adult Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin – has bitten several swimmers at three beaches in Fukui prefecture on […]
Bali Park Leaves Elephants to Starve to Death
An elephant park in Bali left its elephants to starve to death after Covid restrictions forced it to shut down. The Bali Elephant Camp offered a wide range of nature-based activities as well as elephant-related attractions, including elephant rides. When tourism stopped due to the pandemic, the park was forced to close its doors and […]
Petition: Brutal Footage Released of Training Practices Used to Break the Spirits of Baby Elephants to Entertain Tourists
World Animal Protection released footage of an elephant training process called “the crush.” In this method, baby elephants are exploited to make them submissive to tourists. Baby and adult elephants are used in entertainment around the world, including giving rides to tourists or performing tricks. “The Crush” is designed to break animals spirits, and according […]
New Zealand bans swimming with bottlenose dolphins after numbers plunge
The New Zealand government has banned tourists from swimming with bottlenose dolphins in an attempt to save the struggling species. According to the department of conservation [DoC] research has shown that humans were “loving the dolphins too much” and human interaction was “having a significant impact on the population’s resting and feeding behaviour”. The ban […]
Petition: Tell TripAdvisor Not to Promote Abusive Elephant Activities!
TripAdvisor is often relied on for honest reviews, photos, and prices of vacation excursions. When going on vacation, we like to see which are the best places to visit. Sadly, certain activities are promoted on the site that support animal abuse. Many wild animals, especially elephants are exploited for the tourism industry. They are forced […]
Petition: Shut Down Elephant Attractions at Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens Where Baby Elephant Collapsed!
If you’ve ever seen photos or videos on social media of people riding elephants and thought you might want to do try it someday, you should know the conditions the animals are living in. Elephants are exploited and abused to be used for the tourism industry. They are captured from the wild and often separated […]