Winner, photojournalism
Elephant in the room, by Adam Oswell, Australia
Zoo visitors watch a young elephant performing underwater. Oswell was disturbed
by this scene, and organisations concerned with the welfare of captive
elephants say performances like this encourage unnatural behaviour. In
Thailand, there are now more elephants in captivity than in the wild. With the
Covid pandemic causing tourism to collapse, elephant sanctuaries are becoming
overwhelmed with animals that can no longer be looked after by their owners.
Photograph: Adam Oswell/2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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