Let Elephants Be Elephants » A bullhook

A bullhook, or ankus, used to pull or push a body part of an elephant. A tool used for negative reinforcement or punishment often leading to abuse.

A bullhook, or ankus, used to pull or push a body part of an elephant. A tool used for negative reinforcement or punishment often leading to abuse.

Oakland Zoo elephants grazing on two acres of grass. This is what you would see in the wild.
Example of free contact in a circus. Handler stands by with an ankus in his right hand.

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