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Authorities Prioritise Safeguarding Elephants and Tourists-By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan Source:Ceylontoday Elephants, the gentle giants, have long captured the hearts of Western tourists, who often encounter them in zoos rather than their natural habitats like in Sri Lanka or across Asia. However, as these majestic creatures gain global attention, questions arise among Westerners about the practice of chaining elephants, viewing it as potential animal cruelty. While isolated incidents have sparked concern, they do not reflect the broader context of elephant conservation and breeding efforts in Sri Lanka. At the forefront of this narrative lies the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, nestled along the Kandy Road, offering a unique tale of preservation, protection and State-ordered care for these remarkable animals. For the mahouts and workers at Pinnawala, these 69 elephants are not orphans but elephants of three generations under their care. Although they came from the wild, they are under their direct care. They ...