(NewsNation) — Tourists looking to ride elephants in Indonesia will no longer be able to do so as the country’s government has officially banned the practice. The decision to end the popular tourism ...

Quick Take Indonesia successfully completed a nationwide ban on elephant riding for 100 captive animals. The elephants in captivity will now partake in ethical tourism. Elephants used for riding in ...

The decision to end the popular tourism attraction throughout the entire archipelago is being applauded by animal rights activists who have long condemned the practice. World Animal Protection reports ...