ACHING FEET

“She is suffering from debilitating foot ailments, the leading cause of death in captive elephants,” Ashley shared on Mali’s condition.

Constantly walking on cement instead of the natural terrain her body is made for and having nowhere to go except her small cement enclosure, Mali currently suffers from joint and foot problems. “Veterinarians who have seen Mali and who have reviewed footage of her have said that she is in constant pain. Mali suffers from cracked nails and foot pads as well as overgrown cuticles. “