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Sri Lankan wildlife photographer Ravindralal Anthonis urges respect for elephants over good shots

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Briefings

Sri Lankan wildlife photographer Ravindralal Anthonis, a 80-year-old veteran who identified tuskers decades before digital cameras, urges respect for elephants following the death of Kavantissa. Anthonis, who served as president of Sri Lanka's oldest conservation organization from 2005-2007, argues that overexposure and harassment pose risks to pachyderms, contrasting his era of patience with modern digital capture. The incident highlights ongoing public debate over photography ethics in conflict zones.

Key points

• Ravindralal Anthonis identified individual tuskers in Sri Lanka decades before digital cameras existed, serving as president of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society from 2005-2007.
• The death of Kavantissa, a celebrated tusker, triggered public protests and debate over whether photography practices endanger elephants in human-elephant conflict hotspots.

Context

Anthonis, a 80-year-old veteran wildlife photographer, argues that overexposure and harassment pose risks to pachyderms, contrasting his era of patience with modern digital capture. His work highlights ongoing public debate over photography ethics in Sri Lanka's conflict zones.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the immediate aftermath of Kavantissa's death and Anthonis's personal history; no data on elephant population trends, conflict statistics, or specific protest locations is provided.

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