Wildlife SOS, an Indian nonprofit located outside of Agra, saves elephants from captivity who were previously used for tourist rides, religious ceremonies and temples, and weddings. They also almost entirely eradicated the “dancing bear” industry in India, which cuts ropes through the nose of moon bears to make them stand and dance on street sides for cash. This elephant’s toes are covered in blue medicine to help with a foot infection - an extremely common problem elephants suffer from due to glass and trash on the streets. All elephants you see being controlled by humans are abused and in captivity. Refuse to ride!

Agra, India. 2020.

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