[Paal Gulli]

"Now if the unfortunate woman only knew this little trick..."

That's a female Asian elephant, probably Ceylonese (complete lack of tusks). Entirely different animal from African. Sort of like the difference between alligators and crocodiles. One needs a reason to attack. The other only needs an opportunity. That's why the vast majority of circus elephants have always been Asian.

[ETL]

Interesting. Thanks.