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stampeder · 2008-04-21, 03:00 AM

I haven't checked Snopes yet to see if its a hoax, but is this for real?

congo · 2008-04-21, 06:31 AM

From Snopes...apparently true

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals...ntpainting.asp

Jake · 2008-04-21, 09:21 AM

Amazing. I understand it is training by repetition but still! I am in awe.

marvel · 2008-04-21, 10:40 AM

I hate when animals are 'trained' to do things that amuse us humans. I would prefer it if we just left them in the wild and let them do as they please. That's why I've never been to a circus nor to a sea park (or whatever they're called).

kgeorge78 · 2008-04-23, 12:25 AM

Then you are missing out!

Jake · 2008-04-23, 08:24 AM

Remember folks this is about the painting elephants. If there is a desire start a new thread on animal captivity and training then go ahead.

kgeorge78 · 2008-04-23, 09:04 AM

how much can possibly be said about elephants painting a portrait?

2008-04-21, 03:00 AM	#1
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2008-04-21, 06:31 AM	#2
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Jake Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gatineau and Ottawa Posts: 10,188	Remember folks this is about the painting elephants. If there is a desire start a new thread on animal captivity and training then go ahead. __________________ Tip: See an offending post? Don't reply, report it by clicking on the 'Report Post' icon.

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2008-04-21, 10:40 AM	#4
marvel Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Caledon East, ON Posts: 30	I hate when animals are 'trained' to do things that amuse us humans. I would prefer it if we just left them in the wild and let them do as they please. That's why I've never been to a circus nor to a sea park (or whatever they're called).

2008-04-23, 12:25 AM	#5
kgeorge78 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 731	Then you are missing out!

2008-04-23, 09:04 AM	#7
kgeorge78 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 731	how much can possibly be said about elephants painting a portrait?