Dier & natuur·Voor dieren blogger·14 apr

In memory of Chanchai the 'Pink Elephant' ( videos )

In recent days, a striking image has lingered across media platforms: Shot in Jaipur, it’s a disturbing picture of an elephant named Chanchal painted entirely in pink, with a model sitting on her back. At first glance, it appears whimsical. Almost surreal but look a little closer and you see an animal the size of a giant standing petrified like a prop. Viewers, including animal rights activists, expressed anger and questioned how exploitation of these gentle beings continues in the name of tourism and spectacle.