A PHOTOGRAPHER PAINTED AN ELEPHANT PINK FOR A PHOTOSHOOT


- julia buruleva, 47, russian photographer based in barcelona spent 6 weeks in jaipur
- got "inspired" by the pink city and painted elephant chanchal entirely pink for a shoot
- multiple models refused the job on ethical grounds
- team claims organic washable powder, washed off within 30 minutes
- photos went viral march 2026 backlash was instant
- rajasthan forest department opened an inquiry no permits obtained to use a captive animal commercially
- PETA called it out elephants have highly porous skin, easily absorb chemicals, extremely sensitive to stress
activists, celebrities, photographers all piled on
#peta #AnimalRights #Jaipur #Elephant
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