Elephants – the world's largest land mammals – are known for their strength. As working animals, they haul heavy loads and also provide elephant rides. One elephant is suffering permanent damage to its back, following years of carrying tourists. The 71-year-old female named Pai Lin has a caved-in spine after being made to carry up to six tourists at a time for 25 years, according to Ms Amy Jones, a spokesman for Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT). In a recent Newsweek article, Ms Jones said: 'Pai Lin had a long, hard life.

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