Hilton praised over boozy elephants
Conservationists in India praised socialite Paris Hilton today for speaking out on her latest cause – binge-drinking elephants.
Activists said such a celebrity endorsement would raise awareness of the plight of the elephants and they encouraged Hilton to visit the remote region that is home to the world’s largest concentration of wild Asiatic elephants.
Sangeeta Goswami, head of animal rights group People for Animals, said: “I am indeed happy Hilton has taken note of recent incidents of wild elephants in north-east India going berserk after drinking home-made rice beer and getting killed.”
Last month, six wild elephants were electrocuted after discovering and drinking the potent brew, which farmers ferment.
