Thai refuge warns of growing risks to animals as COVID-19 pandemic bites

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Thai refuge warns of growing risks to animals as COVID-19 pandemic bites
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As the pandemic batters Thailand's tourist-reliant economy, animal attractions from petting zoos to elephant camps and tiger farms are feeling the ...

, animal attractions from petting zoos to elephant camps and tiger farms are feeling the pain and may even have to give animals away, warned the founder of an animal refuge.

Wiek recently spent fours days and nights in a cage that was once home to chimpanzees to raise US$25,000 to help feed animals and assist those awaiting the foundation's care. The sanctuary, which has more than 800 animals and expenses of US$4,000 per month, usually relies on volunteers but now has only one.

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