This footage was recorded by caregivers in late May, 2014 at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee..
From video description: Over the course of two days in May, our caregivers recorded Frieda and Billie stretching and moving in some unusual ways, what looks to us almost like "elephant yoga." As elephants age, they are susceptible to many of the same aches and pains in their feet and joints as humans. Elephants who've spent their lives in captivity have especially high instances of foot disease and problems afflicting their joints. Many of our Girls have come to their Sanctuary home with many such problems, including Billie and Frieda. We think that Frieda's bowing may feel like a nice stretch and also help her scratch the backside of her feet. Billie is often observed just sitting in her pond, a position that would be hard to achieve on land…and even harder to get up from. After Billie's trunk-lifts, she finishes her session with a drink and a rinse courtesy of a fire hose wielding caregiver. Looks like moments of elephant "zen" to us.
Are there creatures more amazing than Elephants? I don't think so 🙂 Enjoy! And please SHARE this with others!
