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Elephant abuse in south east Asia

Elephant abuse in south east Asia

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  1. Captive and broken down elephants fiercely chained throughout their lives at the Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala, Southern India: a life of many different tortures daily1 of 7
  2. Baby elephants isolated in preparation for brutal beating as part of the pajan "training" process2 of 7
  3. An elephant's leg permanently damaged by fierce application of restraining wire over many years causing potentially fatal infection3 of 7
  4. "Breaking the spirit" of a baby elephant through violent beatings in front of its mother and another adult elephant4 of 7
  5. Captive and broken down elephants fiercely chained throughout their lives at the Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala, Southern India: a life of many different tortures daily5 of 7
  6. Movement seriously restricted by chains at all times6 of 7
  7. Baby elephants isolated in preparation for brutal beating as part of the pajan "training" process7 of 7
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