The Truth About Elephants in Zoos

They're miserable.

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Zoos Called It a 'Rescue.' But Are the Elephants Really Better Off? Robin Schwartz for The New York Times By CHARLES SIEBERT Despite mounting evidence that elephants find captivity torturous, some American zoos still acquire them from Africa — aided by a tall tale about why they needed to leave home.

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