Elefanten werden schon seit Jahrhunderten in Asien zum Arbeiten eingesetzt. Welchen Unterschied macht es einen Touristen oder einen Baumstamm den rutschigen Berg hochzukarren?
Nein, Elefanten sind auch keine kleine Hündchen, die auf Kommando Platz machen bis ihr "Herrchen" mal gerade sein Mittagspäuschen beendet hat, anketten macht also Sinn.
Zum Thema "Stöcke und Werkzeuge" lies einfach hier:
"Thotti or hook is 3.5 feet in length and 3 inches thick. One end is rounded and thicker than the rest. To this region an iron hook is attached. The region above the hook is flat or rounded. The regions above and around the hook are covered with brass. The hook is used to control the animal.
Valiya kol or long pole is 10.5 feet in length and 5.5 inches in thickness. On the rounded end of the pole, a piece of iron projection, of about 1 inch length is present. On the opposite end a four inch long knife is placed. Sometimes the knife is replaced by a rounded ball, made of iron. The latter inflicts pain but does not cause external injuries. The end which bears the kooru, can cause punctures and open wounds. The valiya kol is meant to be used from a distance. ie when the elephant does not allow the mahout to come close.
All the above mentioned devices must be used with extreme caution. It requires a lot of experience to understand the appropriate use of these devices. The devices must be used only as a last resort." Quelle
Ein ganz verkehrter Gedanke übrigens, ohne Touristen würde es nicht nur in Thailand noch weitaus mehr Elefanten geben.