So these Indian women are knitting jumpers to keep the elephants warm

Mar 8, 2017 12:11 PM

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Local women make colourful jumpers for formerly abused animals after staff at conservation centre warn of temperatures dipping close to freezing point.

Faith in humanity at least partly restored. Source and more information: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-elephant-jumpers-villagers-knit-protect-near-freezing-temperatures-weather-mathura-a7535101.html

Elephants are the neatest

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You have to cover the ears first.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That looks like so fun, what a different life than mine

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That one woman has beautiful hair.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They look so happy!

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Getting ready to tap into the elcor clothing market, I see.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Awesome

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Damn it. Elephants are beautiful.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

In the Sahara

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How the fuck are they crocheting with knitting needles?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And the elephants seem happy about it.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It also keeps them from getting sunburned

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Namely how long does it take per outfit?

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I wouldn't be surprised if it could be done over a long lunch.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Very happy international women's day

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

I wondered were all my old jumpers had gone.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well that answers the age old question, "if an elephant wore pants, would it wear them like...."

9 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 0

Really those are just leggings though, well leggings and a shawl

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Winter is coming...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like this.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well, aren't they the elephant's pajamas!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That is crochet not knit. It's like saying its basket weaving and it's a rug

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Fucking people can't tell the difference between different textiles. But I'm expected to know everything about all sports. :P

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

In the second picture they are all definitely holding knitting needles, but I agree that absolutely looks crocheted.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They're both tying fancy knots in yarn to make socks, confusing them is a reasonable mistake for those not involved in making them.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

TIL elephants can be

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Darjaleeng*

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I feel like those elephants are ready for a music festival and some LSD.

9 years ago | Likes 51 Dislikes 0

Psychedelephant

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I know! That is quite sad isn't it?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

they'd be trippyphants

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

They look photoshopped

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It looks like @OP found a new tailor for their mom

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Nice!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

wonder if the elephants understand it

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

elephants are smarter than trained dogs, I'm sure they'll figure out when they're suddenly not cold anymore

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Don't know, but sure will remember.

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

so did my gf when i bought her something.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

She may not understand but sure is suspicious.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes I heard she too was an elephant

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ok, there's no way an elephant is truly effected by temperatures above freezing

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My thoughts too. They wouldn't survive in Canada etc. but they're large enough I can't see chilly nights being an issue.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Horses are covered in fur and still need blanketing

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Only because people don't allow them to naturally grow out their coats. Staying out in the weather facilitates growing the long hairs.(1/2)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Being stabled in a warm barn has lessened the effect, when they aren't out in the elements, there's little need to grow such a heavy coat.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My horse doesn't have a shelter, has long fur, still needs a blanket.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What breed? I used to have arabians, I miss it so much!

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