Please, Stop The Cruelty to Our Elephants in this Disgusting, Cruel and Abusive Breeding and Training Center! These Elephants are bred for one purpose. To be exploited! They are used in religious and royal ceremonies. Elephant polo games. As all terrain and all-weather vehicles. Rescue vehicles during flooding. Forest patrolling and tourism.
HOW A BABY ELEPHANT IS TRAINED AT THE SAURAHA BREEDING CENTER:::
Elephant calves begin training between 2-4 years of age. Beyond this age and they simply become too big to train safely. Training begins when an elephant calf is removed from its mother. A few days later food and water is restricted. The elephant calf is tied with cotton ropes to a strong wooden pole while neck and leg chains are placed on so it cannot harm the trainers.
WHILE THE MOTHER IS CHAINED AND UNABLE TO REACH HER BABY, SHE IS FORCED TO WATCH WITH MUCH DISTRESS WHILE HER BABY IS TORTURED. THIS CONTINUES NON STOP FOR 20-30 DAYS.
Day time training begins with the calf having a rope attached to its neck and spread out vertically so two trainers can lead it around an open area. Vocal instructions are given to the elephant for tasks like moving left, right, sit, lie down etc.
The main mahout wears white colored clothing so the elephant will recognize him and allow him to sit on his neck/back.
During evening times a fire is lit and brought close to the calf’s skin followed by massaging of the skin. This is to desensitize the elephant’s skin. Injuries do occur.
After this period of training the elephant calf is taken out into the village to become familiar with livestock, people, vehicles and their noises. The mahout continues to work with the elephant for it to understand vocal instructions.
This whole period lasts about 20-30 days. After the training is complete rituals are performed to a god and goddess which is known as a puja.
THIS IS TRAGIC AND SO ABUSIVE TO OUR ELEPHANTS. THIS EVIL PRACTICE MUST END. PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE THIS PETITION.....THANK YOU!
