Because of Lady’s prior life on circus, time on inappropriate substrates, and ongoing foot ailments, she has always been stiff in her ankle and shoulder, primarily on her left side. In fact, when she arrived at sanctuary, her ankle was so swollen that there was no definition to it: her…...
EleFact Friday: How Nature Cares For Feet
For this EleFACT Friday, we’re talking about feet and how walking on natural surfaces helps keep them healthy; it also reduces the need for excessive foot work in captive elephants. Elephants have evolved in such a way that their natural walking abilities help keep their feet in good working order....