FOR centuries, countries have used animals as diplomatic gifts. In the 19th century, Egypt sent three giraffes to European nations as goodwill gesture...
centuries, countries have used animals as diplomatic gifts. In the 19th century, Egypt sent three giraffes to European nations as goodwill gestures. Thailand has long engaged in “elephant diplomacy”, going back at least to when its king proposed giving an elephant to US President Abraham Lincoln, who wisely declined the offer.
These animals are native to Malaysia and Indonesia and are critically endangered due to habitat loss. These intelligent sentient beings face a bleak future as their natural habitat continues to shrink. They are then forced to adjust to new routines and an unfamiliar environment. The climate of the country they are sent to may be entirely inappropriate, and their care and treatment may be difficult to monitor.
It is devastating to know that more of these gentle animals may be denied everything that is meaningful and important to them, from foraging for food to roaming free.
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