
Hubris and Nemesis
The TLS Podcast
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Congo's Elephants: Training, Trade, and Trials
This chapter examines Belgium's attempts to train African elephants in the Congo for agriculture and tourism after independence, juxtaposing these efforts with the ongoing ivory trade. It further explores the current conservation status of elephant populations, particularly the threats faced by forest elephants due to habitat destruction and the complex interplay between local narratives and historical events.
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