As ecotourism grows in popularity, it is vitally important that the traveler makes the time and effort to support sustainable and responsible organizations and activities.  Elephant rides have become a controversial subject as tourism becomes ever more popular in places like Thailand, India, and Myanmar.

We believe the below article presents this subject from the point of good science and good husbandry, and offers thoughts for consideration when traveling Asia and considering including an elephant ride as part of one's experience.

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