Year of arrival: 2015
Age at the time of arrival: 12 years old
Sex: Female
Recognisable features: Depigmentation on her trunk
Health condition when rescued: Psychological distress caused by torture and neglect
Facility: Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC)
Favourite food: Sugarcane
Closest to: Peanut
Favourite activities: Enjoys long walks along the Yamuna riverside with Peanut
Background: Coconut was among the four elephants rescued from a circus in Maharashtra. The young elephant was tortured and abused to perform and entertain audiences. She was never given adequate food or water, and was kept confined in chains. A bullhook (ankush) was used to brutally train her. The trauma had left a grave impact on Coconut, and she became petrified of human beings. She was finally rescued, and at the Wildlife SOS Treatment Unit, she is given love, care and nourishment that she truly deserves. | READ MORE ABOUT COCONUT
