Begging

begin to see the pain, and be

eager to help the Indian elephants

gain freedom from captivity and being

gouged by bullhooks to create fear

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in their long lives, elephants live together

not alone with a human, injured, hungry, begging

give them relief and sanctuary

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Note: Per Wildlife SOS, "PLIGHT OF CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS - In order to convert a wild elephant into becoming submissive to human command, it is forced to undergo a process called “phajaan” or breaking of the spirit. The calf is kept in a confined space without food and water, and is subjected to beatings until it starts following the orders of its keeper. This establishes dominance over the elephant, who out of stress and fear reacts accordingly to the mahout’s command." They are subject to:

Abuse and neglect

Malnourishment

Chronic foot infections

Osteoarthritis

Untreated illnesses

Blindness

Loneliness and boredom

Stereotype obsessive behaviour and PTSD

Tusk trade

They are used to beg along busy roadways, malnourished and sometimes hit by vehicles. You can help by supporting Wildlife SOS. They rescue abused and neglected animals.