Coconut
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
Favourite activities: Enjoys taking her daily walks
Background: Coconut was one among 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 Elephant Hospital Campus, she is given love, care and nourishment that she truly deserves. | READ MORE ABOUT COCONUT
coconut’S STORY
Coconut was rescued by Wildlife SOS along with Peanut, Macadamia and Walnut and we lovingly named them the ‘Nut Herd’. They were rescued from a circus in Maharashtra where they were made to perform unnatural tricks to entertain people. In her life, Coconut saw nothing but torture and neglect. She was ripped away from her mother as a juvenile and was brutally trained at the command of a bullhook. Coconut was adorned in uncomfortable costumes, was forced to stand on her head, and lift people — all for the sake of an applause!
When Coconut was rescued by Wildlife SOS in 2015, she was extremely wary and careful in her new surroundings. Understanding the love and care given to her by our dedicated team helped her to begin her journey of healing. Coconut is a joyful elephant, and she looks forward to taking a dip in her jumbo pool.