Meet domestic elephant; Raj Kali, her phanit (driver); Som Bahadur and learn about elephant dentistry and how to measure elephant height from head naturalist Ram Din Mahato.
Please excuse the rushed production and dodgy voiceover!
Meet Raj Kali
04
May
scillagrace
May 4, 2012 at 9:49 pm
I have seen photos of elephant molars, but never knew about the foot circumference/height ratio. I wish I could have greeted her and touched her with you; thanks for providing the vicarious thrill!
Sarah M. Lawton
May 5, 2012 at 10:03 am
So glad you were able to appreciate it Scilla.
It was an amazing first experience of elephants… and there were so many more to come.
Sarah
jaqinoz
May 5, 2012 at 2:33 am
I too was fascinated by the foot/height ratio. Wonder if this works for people
Looking forward to hearing more about your trip as the blog unfolds
Sarah M. Lawton
May 5, 2012 at 10:05 am
It has to be seen to fully believed doesn’t it! And, even once you’ve seen it, your brain struggles to accept it.
Sarah
Sheila T Illustrated
May 5, 2012 at 3:34 am
Excellent video, Sarah.
Sarah M. Lawton
May 5, 2012 at 10:07 am
Thanks Sheila
But I’m hoping it conveys the joy of the day and the wonderful personality of the great Raj Kali. She really is an amazing animal.
It was rather rushed and all I see and hear are the errors – my husband was pushing for my company on a Friday night
Sarah
Lynne Ayers
May 8, 2012 at 1:58 am
I never would have thought that (just) twice around the foot could = his height. That’s interesting.
Sarah M. Lawton
May 8, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Brain bending isn’t it!