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Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary

She visited Bali late October/early November with her family.

And on Tuesday, Kim Kardashian shared a series of snaps from her tropical holiday while visiting an elephant sanctuary.

Kim, who sported a strapless bikini top with a high-waisted skirt, posed alongside the stunning animal with one hand on its trunk.

Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Strike a pose: On Tuesday, Kim Kardashian shared a series of snaps from her tropical holiday while visiting an elephant sanctuary; she visited the sanctuary in Oct/Nov of 2018

Kim received heavy criticism last fall when she was pictured riding the beautiful animal during their trip to Bali.

Peter Egan, who stars on Downton Abbey, blasted her on Twitter on November 3, 2018 with a biting tweet: 'Such ignorance and such a lack of care. Doesn't she understand the cruelty inflicted on these poor elephants in order for her inane photo shoot. Pathetic: Kim Kardashian wears a bikini to ride an elephant,' tagging the Dailymail.com article featuring the images.

Hours later, Kim took to her Twitter to address his comments and clarify what she was doing.

Kim tweeted: 'We visited an elephant sanctuary that has rescued these elephants from Sumatra where they would have otherwise gone extinct. It is an organization that is working to save these beautiful animals. We did full research before going.'

Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Also: The Instagram images comes five months after she was criticized for being pictured riding an elephant while on the trip; pictured on October 30, 2018 in Bali
Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Drama: Kim received heavy criticism last fall when she was pictured riding the beautiful animal during their trip to Bali; actor Peter Egan spoke out agains

Kim, 38, posed with one hand on the stunning animal's trunk - with a man holding something in his hand while sitting on top of the creature.

The mother of three showcased her abs, her cleavage and her legs in a barely-there bandeau black bikini top with a coordinating high-waisted fitted maxi-skirt.

Kim flashed her pins with the skirt's thigh-high slit, adding grey and black sneakers with a large gold statement necklace and reflective sunglasses.

The elephant appeared to have a rope around its neck with a blanket on its back.

Another picture Kim shared featured her blowing a kiss to the camera while cuddling the elephant's trunk; Kanye grinned and turned his head toward the magnificent creature.

The third picture the reality star shared was of her with both hands on the trunk of the elephant looking at the camera; the elephant's trunk curled around the top of her thighs.

Kim captioned the slideshow with: 'Missing Bali! and the amazing elephant sanctuary.'

Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
More: Another picture Kim shared featured her blowing a kiss to the camera while cuddling the elephant's trunk; Kanye grinned and turned his head toward the magnificent creature
Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Close up: The third picture the reality star shared was of her with both hands on the trunk of the elephant looking at the camera; the elephant's trunk curled around the top of her thighs
Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Throwback: Kim captioned the slideshow with: 'Missing Bali! and the amazing elephant sanctuary'

In episode three of season 16 of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim was seen riding the elephant at what appears to be the Mason Elephant Park.

The controversial topic of elephant sanctuaries and if there are any true sanctuaries in Bali has been a hot topic, with critics pointing out that if you can ride or bathe with them, then it is not a true sanctuary.

The Mason Elephant Park, which brought in elephants in 1997, is approved and accredited by the World Zoo Association and is a member, according to their website.

They offer elephant safari rides - where a person sits on the elephant - as well as bathing with them and feeding them.

Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
The trip: In episode three of season 16 of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim was seen riding the elephant at what appears to be the Mason Elephant Park
Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Throwback: The episode aired last Sunday on E!

According to the Bali Animal Welfare Association, 3.8 million tourists visit Bali a year; the organization encourages tourists to never go on an elephant ride or visit attractions that have the animals performing.

The website also notes that tourists should not stay in resorts or hotels that have elephants in captivity.

In 2014, Kim took photographs with a baby elephant while on holiday in Thailand.

According to the Global Federation Of Animal Sanctuaries, a 'true sanctuary' is: 'providing excellent and human care for their animals in a non-exploitative environment and having ethical policies in place,' regarding 'tours, exhibition, commercial trade, acquisition and disposition and breeding.'

In an article by The Telegraph, Bali, Lombok and Gili Trawangan in Indonesia were listed as the 'worst destinations in the world' in regards to animal cruelty in captivity - based on a report by World Animal Protection (WAP).

Kim Kardashian sports tiny bikini top and ruched skirt while posing besides an elephant at sanctuary
Sad: In 2014, Kim took photographs with a  baby elephant with a rope around its neck during her trip to Thailand