Pai Lin is a 71-year-old elephant who worked in Thailand’s tourism industry for more than 25 years. During that time, she was forced to carry heavy loads, sometimes as many as six tourists at once.

In this eye-opening video, we take a closer look at the realities behind elephant rides, often seen in wildlife tourism hotspots. Watch as tourists prepare to board a large adult elephant outfitted ...

Victoria Falls, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe was once popular for elephant rides but no longer offers the adventure [Courtesy] In 2005, travel writer Jayne Rose Gacheri joined a ...