Despite overwhelming evidence of the suffering that elephants endure when they’re used for rides, TripSavvy still fails to inform travelers about the cruelty inherent in elephant rides\u2014including those at India’s Amber Fort, where abuse is well documented.<\/p>\n
Elephants used for rides at Amber Fort\u2014many of whom have been found to be injured, ill, and elderly\u2014are forced to trudge up a steep path with excessively heavy loads.<\/p>\n
A recent report by the Animal Welfare Board of India found widespread suffering: All the elephants had serious foot problems, many were also blind, and some displayed stereotypical behavior patterns indicative of mental distress.<\/p>\n
Nearly half of them had tusks that appeared to have been cut, raising the concern that their ivory was sold through illegal markets.<\/p>\n
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Urge TripSavvy to live up to its name by providing accurate information about the problems and suffering behind exploiting animals, including elephants, for tourism.<\/p>\n