Year of arrival: 2021
Age at the time of arrival: 60+ years old
Sex: Female
Recognisable features: Blind in both eyes
Health condition when rescued: Sloughed foot pads, malnourished, visually impaired, degenerative joint disease and severe arthritis; veterinary team prescribed regular foot baths, laser therapy, and specialised geriatric care
Facility: Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC)
Favourite Food: Papaya
Favourite Activities: Taking dust mud baths and basking in the sun
Background History: Ginger spent decades as a begging elephant. It is suspected that she lost her vision due to neglect and severe malnutrition. Ginger was forced to walk amidst noisy processions, which caused immense stress to her sensory organs. Her face and trunk would be covered in bright chalk paint to make her appear more attractive, and she lived under the constant threat of being prodded by a bullhook (ankush). Ginger was finally rescued from this brutal life by Wildlife SOS, and is now receiving the care and medical treatment she needs at the Wildlife SOS Treatment Unit. | READ MORE ABOUT GINGER
