Sunday, May 31, 2009

Kiev Zoo #2

Sanding down: Vets file Boy's nails using electric sanders rather than an emery board

The pedicure was done for Boy's benefit, as his nails had grown too long for comfort. It didn't look particularly pleasant, however, as the German vet and his assistants hacked away at his tippytoes, clippings flying off into the air.

Thankfully the 12,000lb Asian elephant, who is 39, had been heavily sedated for the procedure.

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