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It was a very unreal and ethereal feeling. So thankful to have had the privilege to travel during this difficult time for many people

Yes, great point. We were not sure what to make of this. We are told the tigers are well-fed on diets of chicken and pork, and starvation apparently is not used as a discipline tactic (as in some other sites. Not exactly the highest standard). We learned these tigers used to be used for breeding and selling; now that selling is illegal in Thailand, they are apparently taking care of the tigers and making money only on the tourist dollars they bring. They say they are only breeding them or buying new tigers occasionally, to maintain their business. We would certainly much prefer to see them in the wild, where animals belong; but we understand the reality that these semi-habituated tigers could never survive safely if released. It was humbling and sad to see these tigers in cages even if they truly are giving green space to roam around... just as it was sad to see how many of the elephants passing us in the river had a chain around their leg, as apparently they are placed on a chain leash overnight "for their safety" when living in this populated area. It is probably true that these animals are treated worse in other parts of the world, but that does not make their recently improved treatment here the acceptable standard 😢😢

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