# Down to Earth - Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in Laos

> Once known as "The Land of a Million Elephants", only an estimated 800 elephants remain in Laos, as deforestation and exploitation push the species closer than ever to the brink of extinction.

- Published: 2026-10-05T15:02:59.504Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T15:02:59.504Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Laos, The Land of a Million Elephants, deforestation, elephants, exploitation

## How it developed

- 2026-10-05T15:02:59.504Z - France 24 English: [Down to Earth - Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in Laos](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/down-to-earth/20261005-frenchwoman-buys-elephants-from-abusive-owners-in-laos)

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