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Mahout in english i guess..Yaanai pagan in tamil
A mahout is a person in India, almost always a male, who rides an elephant. The word "mahout" is derived from the Hindi word - "mahaut". A mahout will usually start riding his elephant at a very young age and they will work together for as long as they are both alive.
check it out, but I think it is a mahout. I know mahout's take care of elephants in India and other places in Asia, but I think the term extends to an elephant jockey.
A mahout
He is a mahout
ANKUS
Sinbad Jr- - 1965 Way Out Mahout was released on: USA: 1965
Mahouts work with elephants.
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Way of Life - 2010 Mahout 1-3 was released on: USA: 1 October 2010
In "Running Wild," Will talks to the mahout to gain insight into the elephants' behavior and their bond with humans. The mahout's expertise helps Will understand the significance of the elephants in their culture and the importance of compassion in their treatment. This conversation ultimately deepens Will's appreciation for the elephants and informs his perspective on wildlife conservation.
The keeper and driver of an elephant. [East Indies]