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red dog 1

(31,465 posts) Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:59 PM Jun 24

Baby elephant collects "cuteness tax"

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Baby elephant collects "cuteness tax" (Original Post) red dog 1 Jun 24 OP

Crime of opportunity. Norrrm Jun 24 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jun 25 #2

I hate to be that person, but... catbyte Jun 25 #3

You make a good point. red dog 1 Jun 25 #4

There are several rescues in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and India, too. catbyte Jun 25 #6

I love them Just_Vote_Dem Jun 25 #5

Norrrm

(2,433 posts)

1. Crime of opportunity.

Reply to red dog 1 (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 11:42 PM

Jun 24

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Skittles This message was self-deleted by its author.

catbyte

(37,346 posts)

3. I hate to be that person, but...

Reply to red dog 1 (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 12:01 PM

Jun 25

Riding elephants especially on pavement injures their spine and the elephants are usually chained when not carrying people. I hope the baby has a better future.

Sorry to be a wet blanket

red dog 1

(31,465 posts)

4. You make a good point.

Reply to catbyte (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 06:07 PM

Jun 25

I was thinking the same thing when I posted the video.

I wish all elephants were living in large protected outdoor refuges.

Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are known for their elephant refuges and conservation efforts.