In order to make elephants submit to elephant rides, they are taken from their mothers when babies and forced through a horrific training process known as "the crush," which involves physical restraints, inflicting severe pain, and withholding food and water. πŸ’”

#WorldAnimalProtection #ElephantRides #EndAnimalEntertainment #SeeAnimalsAsIndividuals 🐘

Elephants used for bathing experiences are subjected to the same cruelty as those used for rides, performances, or feeding experiences.

Calves are torn from their mothers' sides and undergo "the crush," where they're hit repeatedly and tied into painful positions for hours. πŸ’” 🐘

@anna_lillith
Nothing 😒

@steveo1049
Why? Because humanity still considers itself (but completely unjustified) to be the crown of creation.