Conservation, Animal Wellbeing, and Indigenous Participation at an Elephant Sanctuary

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This article discusses the possible areas of reconciliation between human and Asian elephant interests, in the Mondulkiri #elephant sanctuary in #cambodia , suggesting potential paths of co-existence for the local and #indigenouspeoples #wellbeing , as well as for the elephants and their habitats: Kopnina, H., & Baker, L. (2023). Conservation, Animal Wellbeing, and Indigenous Participation at an Elephant Sanctuary in Mondulkiri, Cambodia, Society & Animals

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Why is it important?

In Cambodia, there is a record of Asian elephants co-existing with local communities and a long history of elephants used for labor. This article discusses the possible areas of reconciliation between human and Asian elephant interests, in light of the Mondulkiri elephant sanctuary in Cambodia, suggesting potential paths toward win-win scenarios for the local and indigenous people, as well as for the elephants and their habitats. This article focuses on the intersection of indigenous peoples, conservation, and elephant well-being in Cambodia. While social justice advocates emphasize the human cost of conservation in human-animal conflicts, those concerned with animal protection and rights have problematized the treatment of elephants, pointing out that human relationship to both African and Asian elephants remains largely utilitarian or exploitive.

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