Some say that this kind of change is dramatic. But taking large animals to be gods is not something that started with the conservationists. Countries which are home to elephants have relied on them for a long time and this reliance has given rise to deep feelings for the elephants.
有人說這種演變具有高度戲劇性，但強大的事物被當成神祇膜拜，也非當下愛護動物人士開的頭，產象國長期來依賴大象、進而培養出的情感早傳為佳話。