Working with Anna

At the <a class="taxInlineTagLink" id="PLCUL000181" title="Maryland Zoo Baltimore" href="/topic/science-technology/science/maryland-zoo-baltimore-PLCUL000181.topic">Maryland Zoo in Baltimore</a>, Animal keeper, Katie Ernest works with Anna, a 37 year-old elephant. Ernest uses a "guide" -also known as a "bullhook-" to guide the elephant. The zoo uses them in a humane way as opposed to what the latter name might suggest. The trainers also use body language, voice commands and treats to direct the elephants.
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( Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun / March 19, 2012 )

At the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Animal keeper, Katie Ernest works with Anna, a 37 year-old elephant. Ernest uses a "guide" -also known as a "bullhook-" to guide the elephant. The zoo uses them in a humane way as opposed to what the latter name might suggest. The trainers also use body language, voice commands and treats to direct the elephants.

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