Category — Labor

Alice and Tiki, two elephants from the Wildlife Safari in Oregon, have been washing cars. Park officials state that it gives the elephants exercise and that the car wash is a fundraiser for the park.
NRtoday.com

Mahouts in Thailand are using cute baby elephants to earn money from tourists.

The Vancouver Sun

Elephants assist in the capture of a wild elephant who had recently killed three people in the Avaregunda village.

The Times of India

“In a first-of-its-kind move, Project Elephant has released funds for setting up rescue and rehabilitation centres across the country to accommodate ill or ageing working elephants.” – Indian Express

“But add a cute baby, and tourists flock to pet and feed the grey-brown giants, making the plodding pachyderms more of an investment than a curse for modern mahouts working in Thailand, one of Asia’s top holiday destinations.” –

“The kumki (working) elephants of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve near here which have over the decades played a significant role in spreading the name of the sanctuary far and wide have of late been entrusted with the additional responsibility of keeping poachers at bay.” – The Hindu

“After the grueling festival season, its time for complete rest, feasts and rejuvenation for captive elephants in Kerala.” – Khaleej Times Online

“Professor Rosaleen Duffy and Dr Lorraine Moore from the University’ s School of Social Sciences say many problems have endured since the ending of the logging trade which employed virtually all Thai elephants in 1989.” –

“In Padma’s case, the bull elephants probably attacked her after failing to lure her away, he said. ” – The Telegraph

“They bring cheer to children, an exotic touch to tourist enterprises and colour to parades and festivities. But lack of nutrition, ill treatment at hands of owners and overwork are threatening the largest land animal in the world.” – NDTV.com

“Tourism department in Jaipur is building a natural park-like shelter with extensive plantation and well-equipped veterinary hospital, for the elephants that ferry tourists in the pink city.” – Newstrack India

“They stood before us like condemned men, their proud tradition and heritage had run its course. These well-weathered, handsome men of the jungle were the last real mahouts, trained in the ancient and dangerous art of wild elephant capture.” – the star online

“About 150 captive elephants died between August 1, 2006 and March 15, 2007, according to Elephant Lovers Association. Elephants also killed 49 persons in the state during this period.” – Khaleej Times Online

“Perhaps, it’s another grim reminder that human relations with these gentle giants have soured and it might not just get better very soon.” – IBN Live

“Chipra Rani, 66, stands 8ft 11 inches tall and has been serving the government for over 40 years.” – The Telegraph

“Zoos could become sustainable logistic centres as first trained elephant prepares for work on Southwark site” – Building

“The Kerala government on Saturday directed officials concerned to strictly implement laws under The Captive Elephant Management Rules following a rise in the number of incidents involving elephants participating in temple festivals becoming wild,causing hardship to people.” – The Hindu

“The use of an elephant to crush grapes was a cause for concern, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) said on Wednesday.” – IOL