BE KIND of Tyke Elephant｜Postcard

BE KIND of Tyke Elephant. Tyke's Tragic Tale: A Heartbreaking Reminder of the Price of Animal Exploitation Her name was Tyke, a majestic African bush elephant from Mozambique, known for her performances with Circus International in Honolulu, Hawaii. But behind the spotlight and applause lay a dark and distressing story of cruelty and suffering. For many years, Tyke endured unspeakable abuse at the hands of humans. Iron rods, knives, and other cruel instruments were used to force her into performing unnatural motions, all while she was imprisoned in captivity for what must have felt like an eternity. After 21 years of this torment, Tyke reached her breaking point. Unable to bear the suffering any longer, she lashed out, tragically taking the life of her trainer and gravely injuring her groomer. In a desperate bid for freedom, she ran from the arena, a symbol of her yearning for a life beyond captivity. Tyke believed that her escape would grant her the freedom she had so longed for. But