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Elephants are known for their intelligence, social skills, and empathy towards other animals, including humans.<ref>[https://www.elephantvoices.org/elephant-sense-a-sociality-4/elephants-are-intelligent.html Elephants are intelligent] Elephant Voices</ref> However, despite their unique qualities, elephants are often kept in captivity for various reasons, including tourism, entertainment, and religious purposes. There is a growing consensus that keeping elephants in captivity is wrong and has serious consequences for the animals' physical and emotional well-being. | Elephants are known for their intelligence, social skills, and empathy towards other animals, including humans.<ref>[https://www.elephantvoices.org/elephant-sense-a-sociality-4/elephants-are-intelligent.html Elephants are intelligent] Elephant Voices</ref> However, despite their unique qualities, elephants are often kept in captivity for various reasons, including tourism, entertainment, and religious purposes. There is a growing consensus that keeping elephants in captivity is wrong and has serious consequences for the animals' physical and emotional well-being. | ||