Kerala temple's robot elephant

Image Source: PETA India Mar 01, 2023, 17:40 IST Wion Web Desk Mar 01, 2023, 17:40 IST Wion Web Desk

In Kerala's Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple, a lifelike robot is replacing real-life mammals and paving the way for "cruelty-free" festivities

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The robot is made of an iron frame and is 11 ft tall and weighs 800 kg

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The move comes after animal welfare organisations for years flagged the "cruel" treatment temple animals face

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Between 2018 and 2023, over 138 captive elephants died because of the cruel, horrible conditions

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