Elephant goad

Instrument in training elephants

The elephant goad, bullhook, or ankusha is a tool employed by mahout in the handling and training of elephants. The pointed tip of an elephant goad or a bullhook could be used to stab the elephant's head if the elephant charged nearby people, risking injury or death to the rider and bystanders. The elephant goad consists of a hook which is attached to a 60–90 cm (2.0–3.0 ft) handle, ending in a tapered end.

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