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Géorgie : un éléphant est opéré à l'aide d'une perceuse (VIDÉO)

Géorgie : un éléphant est opéré à l'aide d'une perceuse (VIDÉO)

Un éléphant du zoo de Tbilissi en Géorgie a pu bénéficier des services d'un des rares spécialistes en dentisterie pour pachyderme.

L'animal souffrait depuis des années de douleur causée par une défense défectueuse. On lui a retiré avec des outils généralement utilisés dans la construction.

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Ils sauvent des éléphants au Kenya
(01 of11)
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This year the charity has already rescued six orphaned elephants. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(02 of11)
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An elephant is comforted by caregivers during a rescue operation. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(03 of11)
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The organization often uses aerial surveillance to monitor herds of elephants and protect them against poaching activities. Any lone calves are also more easily spotted. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(04 of11)
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A team transfers an elephant in Northern Kenya. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(05 of11)
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If an orphaned elephant is found in an remote region, rescuers must charter an airplane in order to transport the calf to the organization's nursery. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(06 of11)
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A rescue team uses a stretcher to carry a baby elephant into an airplane. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(07 of11)
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In certain cases, medical treatment must be provided at the scene of the rescue. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(08 of11)
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An elephant lies in a nursery stable after a rescue. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(09 of11)
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Rescue teams use blankets to mimic the mother's undercarriage (during feeding time) for the youngest rescues. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(10 of11)
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A worker prepares to take an x-ray of an elephant with an injured foot. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
(11 of11)
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Once at the rehabilitation center, rescued baby elephants are placed with other orphans to help them overcome trauma. (credit:David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)

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