Save The Asian Elephants

Do you agree or disagree that a new law banning adverts in the UK of tourist venues abroad where Asian elephants are beaten and abused should include prison terms for serious or repeat offenders?

“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” Marilyn Monroe, American actress and icon

Three elephants were killed by a train in Gallella, Sri Lanka last week. This was the same spot where seven elephants were killed by a train in February. What is being done to stop this tragedy happening to precious elephants? dawn.com/news/1925007

Award-winning organisation STAE, behind major animal law reforms, fights the cruel abuse of Asian elephants in tourism. We're seeking volunteers for research, IT, and media outreach. Join us to make a real impact! Send your resume to [email protected]. 🐘

The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act became law 22 months ago. But now powerful travel businesses are intensifying their lobbying of Government to undermine the law. Send letter to the Secretary of State - zurl.co/ve3Ly

STAE’s CEO Duncan McNair on GB News TV – why Government must uphold their pre-Election promises and implement the law to protect animals brutalised in tourism: youtube.com/live/gbGRj0MDj…

Appalling news indicating that Labour’s pre-election promises about implementation of the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act are to be broken! We need your support at this crucial time. Please support our work: zurl.co/gLxgz

The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act makes it unlawful to advertise access to activities abroad which involve cruelty to any vertebrate species. STAE has identified over 1,200 UK-based travel businesses that profit from animal cruelty.

Fah Mai and baby Chaba love being fed by Mama Lek at @elephantnaturepark: zurl.co/lh0Yv

Tragically, Sri Lanka’s iconic tuskers are disappearing rapidly due to human-elephant conflict. Urgent action is needed to save these beautiful sentient beings. zurl.co/XbEdM

Powerful travel businesses are intensifying their lobbying of the government against enforcing the crucial Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act. Please write urging government to honour its pre-election promises. zurl.co/8hL1i

Please support STAE’s work as we fight daily to implement the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act. Donations are greatly needed and hugely appreciated at this crucial time in our work. stae.org/donate/

STAE in today’s Daily Telegraph on Government breaking pre-election pledges and need for action now. zurl.co/A6EE2

Wild elephants live in herds dominated by females. Young males are ostracised on reaching adolescence, can become more aggressive and adopt lives alone or in small groups. #fridayfacts

Asian elephants’ ears resemble the shape of the Indian subcontinent whilst African elephants’ ears resemble Africa. #fridayfacts

When planning your holidays make sure you choose ethical destinations. Do not visit venues where elephant riding, animal selfies or shows are advertised! Choose ethical venues only.

Scientists suggest that much of elephant communication is via body language. Elephants gesture with their trunks and eyes to indicate their needs. zurl.co/DvNQP

After 40 years of solitary confinement, African elephant Kenya is finally free to live her life as an elephant should at the Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Brazil. zurl.co/JzlpV

Oldest elephant in India dies at the age of 100. Vatsala, or Dadi, spent decades as a working elephant, before retiring at Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. zurl.co/GcA0P Photo credit: Anupam Sharma

The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act became law 22 months ago. But now powerful travel businesses are intensifying their lobbying of Government to undermine the law. Send letter to the Secretary of State - zurl.co/ve3Ly

Appalling news indicating that Labour’s pre-election promises about implementation of the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act are to be broken! We need your support at this crucial time. Please support our work: stae.org/donate/