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Lonely elephant ‘mistreated’ in zoo ‘terribly sad’ after pal died 17 years ago
dailystar.co.ukAnimals claims that Shankar has been banned from socialising with Indian elephants at the zoo and is suffering in isolation as a result.
A petition to have Shankar freed claims he is in chains for 17 hours of the day and does not have adequate space to move around when he is let out.It reads: "Shankar constantly demonstrates stereotypical behaviour like swaying and head-bobbing, a key sign of distress. "In fact, Shankar’s aggressive behaviour has necessitated the zoo authorities to permanently close the viewing pathway since he could be a danger to visitors."Nikita Dhawan, 16, of Youth For Animals said: "We want Shankar to be released from the zoo into a safe wildlife sanctuary with their own kind so please sign our petition so that after years of loneliness and pain their lives can afford healing, safety and comfort."She added: "What really struck us was his condition, he looked terribly sad."The campaign to place Shankar in a refuge with other African elephants has already collected 96,000 signatures.
Nikita also pointed out that India's treatment of elephants contradicts the high regard society holds them in, BBC reports.The 16-year-old said: "Indian culture gives elephants an elevated status.
They are everywhere, in temples, in private ownership and are embedded in our history. Yet, we don't take care of them."According to The Patriot, the zoo’s former director, Ramesh Pandey, revealed that an attempt was made to introduce Shankar to Indian elephants Laxmi and Hira on two hour long morning walks.For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters hereBut staff found the "untrained (unlike the Asian elephants) and obstinate" Shankar "difficult".Dr SonaliGhosh, the current.
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