Shows the “khedda” method of capturing a herd of elephants in the Kakanote Forest. A large enclosure is built, the elephants surrounded and gradually driven into the khedda. They are roped and patiently tamed and trained until they become docile and friendly workers for the Indian people.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001634
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animals, Training of
Animals & Wildlife → Animals, Treatment of
Animals & Wildlife → Captive wild animals
Animals & Wildlife → Elephants
Animals & Wildlife → Working animals
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - India
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Jungle ecology - India
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Animals, Training of
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)