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Mexico’s Supreme Court orders zoo to improve conditions for Ely the elephant
The capture and taming of elephants began in the Indus Valley more than 4,000 years ago, and people have continued to capture, train, and work them ever since. Nowadays, elephants can be found in various captive facilities such as zoos, sanctuaries, circuses, or camps and are often used for educational, entertainment, or work purposes. However, such elephants in captivity tend to face significant welfare concerns due to unnatural social groupings, lack of stimulation, and potential for inhumane handling, leading to reduced lifespans and health problems. Elephants are highly social animals, and in captivity, they are often kept in unnatural groups or even alone, which can lead to stress and behavioral problems. Also, lack of natural foraging opportunities, environmental enrichment, and space can lead to abnormal behaviors like repetitive head-bobbing, weaving, and pacing.
A 40-some-year-old female elephant in a zoo in Mexico City has suffered from depression and lost weight since she lost her inhabitant in 2016. The zoo tried to improve her living conditions by expanding the enclosure and adding two more elephants in recent years, but earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Mexico said that the zoo should do more. Will there be more such court interventions in improving animal welfare?
Read the article and learn about a depressed elephant in a zoo in Mexico.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/27/americas/mexico-supreme-court-elephant-ruling-scli-intl/index.html
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