These countries have stabilized or increasing numbers of elephants. The decision was made a while ago but certain conditions had to be met before the sale could start. The Elephants site. According to Friends of the Asian Elephant, there are fewer than 30,000 Asian elephants remaining.
Asian elephants are smaller and more easily tamed than African elephants.
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