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The Spirit of Thailand
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 07:39AM
Jessie Ingvalson, University of Minnesota
Creative Corner I:50 V:4
The following photos showcase the unique and important role of elephants in Thailand. This role is both celebrated culturally and protected by the government. The government provides free medical care for elephants. They have long been used for logging in the country, though some still remain in the wild. In contrast, elephants continue to be apart of Thai tourism and are at risk for poaching.
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