Peanuts not world peace on agenda at elephant beauty contest

A beauty contest featuring no sashes, tiaras, swimwear or hair extensions has taken place in Nepal – because all the contestants are elephants.

Ninety elephants and their mahouts (handlers) entered the contest, part of Nepal’s elephant festival, in Chitwan national park.

Contestants were assessed on their decorations, including headdresses and painted toenails, with just three making it through to the final.

Read on: http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/31/peanuts-not-world-peace-on-agenda-at-elephant-beauty-contest-3333715/