Thai mahouts look on from a makeshift camp near Surin, Thailand, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Surin is hosting the 49th Surin Elephant Roundup which brings together mahouts and elephants from all over Thailand. Work for elephants in Thailand continues to decline as their traditional role is replaced by logging tractors and motorcycles. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

Thai mahouts look on from a makeshift camp near Surin, Thailand, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Surin is hosting the 49th Surin Elephant Roundup which brings together mahouts and elephants from all over Thailand. Work for elephants in Thailand continues to decline as their traditional role is replaced by logging tractors and motorcycles.

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