India IV

Besides the filth and the poverty and the utter contrast between rich and poor in this country, I saw something else that was really sad by the side of the road.... out by Mathurpa lay three black bears and several monkeys chained up. The bears had nose rings and metal muzzles, which probably were burning their little noses in the heat... they all lay there completely lethargic and sad... apparently in India (as in many other countries), they kidnap these animals and beat them into submission so they can perform for money... apparently, they take these poor Himalayan bears and forest monkeys and force them to 'dance' in the dense Indian summer heat for tourists (Shame on us!!) and locals. I unfortunately didn't get an opportunity to take a picture of these poor animals.