61 B2+ | 8. Klasse | READING | Nature and the environment So, what should travellers do if they see abuse happening? “Do your bit by leaving your own review to warn other travellers. It really does work – many camps are now becoming ride-free as a result of pressure from tourists, the industry and the media,” Brown says. “Photos and videos are especially powerful tools, so be sure to capture evidence if you can. Share on review sites and social media.” She also suggests that if you book through a tour operator or agent, raise your concerns with them – many do not have representatives on the ground and only find out about bad practices on nature reserves through travellers alerting them to it. “This is how several of our campaigns have come about – so it really can have a positive impact,” she says. “And if you meet other travellers along the way, warn them. Word of mouth is a powerful tool on the road, particularly in hostels. Do spread the word about the good places you visit too; they need all the support they can get.” Although many elephants spend their entire lives in captivity, an increasing number of these beloved animals are being cared for by organisations that are committed to allowing them to live in natural, open spaces with other elephants, and have the correct food and veterinary care. “Ethical tourism is the way forward for captive elephants,” says Mossman, who notes that in many areas, particularly in Thailand, there is no longer adequate land to release them into the wild. Brown also suggests that keeping ex-working or captive elephants in sanctuaries can be the best option. “The vast majority will never be released, as they have been habituated and cannot fend for themselves in the wild,” she says. 0 Maria Mossman is an elephant activist, and, among other things, arranges . global marches 1 Mossman encourages travellers to refrain from visiting sanctuaries that permit visitors to ride elephants or . 2 Elephants’ most essential requirements are . 3 Vicki Brown criticises that captive elephants are made to engage in certain activities for the sake of . 4 Tripadvisor no longer endorses tickets being sold for particular . 5 To help combat animal abuse, Brown urges travellers to collect evidence in form of . 6 Brown recommends reporting positive experiences so that those sanctuaries or reserves can get essential . 7 Both Mossman and Brown are supporters of a practice commonly known as . Did you answer every question correctly? If you got a question wrong, check again to see what mistake you made. 7 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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