Published 16:46 IST, October 4th 2019
World Animal Day: Airbnb launches new animal-friendly experiences
On the occasion of World Animal Day, Airbnb and TripAdvisor will not be featuring or supporting operations that involves direct contact with wild animals.
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As world celebrates World Animal Day, Airbnb launches its new feature offering “animal experiences”. initiative by organization comes after anuncement by Tripvisor to stop selling tickets to all attractions that feature whales and dolphins. Similarly, Airbnb's new launch will furr ban any direct contact with wild animals. company reportedly will t feature or support operations that would involve direct contact with wild animals including petting or riding m. se developments in tourism industry are considered to be a step towards saving wildlife as exploitation of animals for entertainment is a major problem around world.
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Ban on animal interaction
In 2017, Expedia reportedly anunced that it would longer offer certain animal activities. It also partnered with groups to provide education to visitors about issues wild animals face in facilities that are more interested in profits and possibly mistreating animals. initiative by Airbnb will be leing to a ban where visitors will longer be able to pet, feed or ride animals, although, re are exceptions for n-profit organizations that conduct conservation research. Animals such as horses and camels may only carry more than one rider and more than 20 per cent of ir body weight. It will furr prohibit all kinds of elephant interactions and captive marine animals.
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Initiatives to save wildlife
abuse of animals such as elephants, whales, and dolphins has always been a major problem as y continue to be taken from wild and forcefully captivated in order to entertain tourists. Many countries including United States, India, and South Africa have taken measures to save wildlife. Human Society of US and Humane Society International have been reportedly involved for a long time in efforts at global level to stop such exploitation. India has also been reportedly working to end use of elephants for joyrides at Amer Fort in Indian state of Rajasthan. India's local authorities in India also began an investigation into abuse of elephants who le a dreary life in inequate facilities with an insufficient diet and lack of medical care. In South Africa, Humane Society is reportedly fighting to end lion snuggle scam industry.
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14:36 IST, October 4th 2019