Erica Jang

I don't know much about animal rights yet; I'm looking forward to becoming more educated. It doesn't feel right that animals suffer for our viewing pleasure.

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Save The Asian Elephants @stae_elephants]

Elephant rides have been stopped in Idukki after not being permitted by the Animal Welfare Board of India. STAE trusts that this initiative is not just a money making exercise & is a genuine attempt to clean up the brutality of Asian elephant tourism: https://t.co/esaAQtUbFH

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

Since the government itself is promoting elephant tourism (bathing/riding), there really isn't much that can be done to help these elephants from outside.
#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Dr Will Fowlds @DrWillFowlds]

'National Geographic’s account of Gluay Hom, an injured young elephant in Thailand, triggered calls for rescue. Here’s how he’s doing now.' #wildlifetourism #elephants
https://t.co/UoRHYXYQMT

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

Wildlife tourism has been the topic close to my heart since I started this project. If we just take one step back beyond our selfish desires to try something "cool", we'd see that we're doing an injustice to these animals.
#39canimals #animaladvo

[World Animal Protection @MoveTheWorld]

Have you seen the #wildlifetourism article in @NatGeo? We’re so proud to have informed this vital reporting by @natashaldaly. These animals are wildlife #NotEntertainers. Be part of the solution by sharing this article & avoiding cruel wildlife attractions https://t.co/K95gyjiKBl

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Born Free USA @BornFreeUSA]

A baby #elephant in Thailand has died due to injures endured while performing tricks for tourists. The #WildlifeTourism industry harms both captive #wildanimals - who are forced to perform tricks & face other indignities - & depletes wild populations. https://t.co/T8yMrwRdmL

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[V Resorts @VResortsChain]

Article by @GiselleandCody explains #ElephantTourism & why they should live free in the wild https://t.co/3QQj04mR8N

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Save The Asian Elephants @stae_elephants]

STAEs visit to 10 Downing Street to demand a law to protect Asian elephants abused in tourism featured throughout the national press.
https://t.co/odKNCwKJ2S #elephants #elephanttourism

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Journal of African Elephants @newselephant]

Press release: The trade in live #elephant calves must be prevented! https://t.co/PHNcFbsZ04

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

This honestly just shows how little people care about the lives of other species. Elephant "worth" is literally a figure determined by the revenue they bring in.
#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Journal of African Elephants @newselephant]

#elephants “Worth far more alive than dead” – new research shows wildlife tourism is five times bigger than poaching https://t.co/IVRoJeKXKN

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

I agree that elephant-human conflict cannot be appropriately resolved via aggressive methods. Rather, an effort should be made to address the problem at its roots.
#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

This infographic is both super aesthetically pleasing and also very informative. The palm oil industry is hurting the orangutan population!
#39canimals #animaladvo

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

Here's an infographic I created with tips for elephant-friendly tourism. The infographic also features Walking with Elephants.

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

Here are some of the projects being worked on: caring for trained elephants, avoiding/deterring human-elephant conflict, closing abandoned wells (dangerous obstacle), providing educational tours. https://t.co/zctE7AMB9h
#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

Among the many projects headed up by the SEIS Fund is the "Better Lives for Elephants Project". The project focuses more broadly on all the various aspects that elephants are facing problems as a result of human choices.

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

complex nature of legislation and how passing a law prematurely would have a detrimental effect on helpful organizations as well.
#39canimals #animaladvo @elephantproblems

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

https://t.co/MnyOMcjz14
Two thoughts:
1. I can't believe circus animals were not banned ages ago, especially in California.
2. Taken at face value, we would think that any bill that bans circus animals is good, but this article does an excellent job describing the

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

Organizations like the Nonhuman Rights Project fight to obtain legal rights for the animals suffering in captivity as a result of human greed and selfishness.
#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

https://t.co/yADYAfe4N3
Establishing that elephants are not "things" but are individual "beings" is the first step in addressing how they are treated and more importantly how they SHOULD BE treated.

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

wildlife tourism, but it would also support the local community. Learn more about Walking with Elephants here: https://t.co/FFR36d6e3T

#39canimals #animaladvo #elephantproblems

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

My favorite project of the @MahoutsElephant Foundation is their Walking with Elephants program. They offer so many different options, varying from glamping and camping to volunteering and really take time to acknowledge that the elephants are a part of the culture and community

[Erica Jang @EricaJang4]

of many Thai villages. The Walking with Elephants program makes it possible for captive elephants to return to the wild while also continuing to be a source of income to the community. Experiencing the program would not only be a chance to take part in elephant-friendly