PETA India Challenges Photographer Over Painted Elephant Print
PETA India has asked Russian photographer Julia Buruleva to withdraw or donate proceeds from a commercial print featuring a painted elephant that died. The elephant, Chanchal, was painted pink for a Jaipur photo shoot, sparking concerns about animal welfare and tourism industry practices.
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PETA India has called on Russian photographer Julia Buruleva to take down or donate earnings from her commercial print showing a pink-painted elephant in Jaipur. The request follows the elephant's death, raising concerns about animal rights and conservation efforts in the tourism industry.
In a letter addressed to Buruleva, Dr Mini Aravindan, PETA India's Senior Director of Veterinary Affairs, emphasized the need for ethical treatment of elephants. She suggested proceeds from the print, priced at over Rs 3 lakh, be directed towards conservation initiatives in India.
The photo shoot in question, conducted in November 2015, featured a model sitting atop the painted elephant. Concerns over health impacts of the paint and the treatment of captive elephants used for tourism have been highlighted. Forest officials have since launched a probe into the incident.
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