Mosha, an elephant living at the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) hospital in Thailand, has made history as the first elephant fitted with a functional prosthetic leg.
At just seven months old, Mosha lost one of her legs to a landmine near the Burmese border. As she grew, the imbalance placed significant strain on her three remaining limbs and spine, making movement increasingly difficult.
To help Mosha, the FAE developed a prosthetic leg, which they have continually adapted as her weight increased from 1,300 to over 4,400 pounds.
Creating this prosthetic is a detailed process, allowing Mosha to rest against rails for support while awaiting a new leg.
Another elephant at the FAE hospital, Motola, also wears a prosthetic leg but experiences discomfort due to changes in her growth.
A recently established prosthetic factory aims to make the production process more affordable and efficient for elephants like Mosha and Motola.
