Men began capturing and taming elephants for war, parades, and worship in India 5000 years ago. Even today, the young Makbul interacts on a daily basis with the wild and domesticated elephants that roam the forest surrounding his native village in southern India. Despite his mother's objections, Makbul follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, venturing deep into the forest to learn the age-old profession of the mahout, or elephant handler employed by the government. When an elephant calf named Vikrama is born, he is placed in the care of Makbul.
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Men began capturing and taming elephants for war, parades, and worship in India 5000 years ago. Even today, the young Makbul interacts on a daily basis with the wild and domesticated elephants that roam the forest surrounding his native village in southern India. Despite his mother's objections, Makbul follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, venturing deep into the forest to learn the age-old profession of the mahout, or elephant handler employed by the government. When an elephant calf named Vikrama is born, he is placed in the care of Makbul.
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