Buckles Blog: More on Basle Zoo #1 (From Wayne Jackson)

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Katoto%20003, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr.

"Katoto"

John Herriott said...: Looks like the guy might have a hotshot in his left hand. But he is double barreled to be sure. Can't blame him with that creature.tanglefoot; 06 March, 2012 08:55
Wade G. Burck said...: John,
As a rule, no we can't blame him. But with kid's on the elephant's back he is totally at blame, if it is indeed a hotshot. I don't think it is, but regardless if he need's to defend himself, who is going to defend the children?

Wade Burck; 06 March, 2012 14:43
DanKoehl said...: I dont think its a hotshot, I think its a bullwhip. This group of elephants stayed some time at Circus Knie, and where used to bullwhips.

I think they still use bullwhips in Basel zoo.; 07 March, 2012 04:39
4pawfan said...: if you enlarge the photo, you can see the loop of the bullwhip in his left hand.; 07 March, 2012 10:55