"Bullhooks." Web log post. Www.PETA.org. PETA, n.d. Web.
An elephant’s skin may look
tough, but in reality it’s actually very sensitive. In some areas of their body
the skin is as thin as a piece of paper; inside their ears and around the mouth,
eyes, and the anus. They can actually feel the pain of an insect bite! When
Humane Inspectors from San Jose, California went into The Ringling Bros. to
inspect the animals, it’s reported that the elephants had injuries behind or on
the back of the ears, on the under belly and also, some injuries looked fresh,
with bright red blood showing. And according to the USDA (U.S. Department of
Agriculture) they stated that, “An ankus may not be used in an abusive manner
that causes wounds or other injuries.” (U.S.D.A., 1.) When circuses first break
baby elephants in, they tie their hind legs back and legs together tightly so
that they aren’t able to lie down, also giving them restricted movement. If the
elephant moves the mahouts (elephant handler) hits the baby with either a
rubber whip or a bull hook. What they want the elephant to do in the end result
is submission; torturing the animal into one option, obedience. The abuse that
goes on is obvious but there is not enough done about it.
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