Women in Mumbai in India have hand-knitted blankets for elephants to get them through the tough winter months.

Elephants get their own knitted blankets

Elephants get their own knitted blankets

23 lucky mammoths were rescued and have been living in the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura in northern India, and locals offered to make the bright-coloured knits for the adorable animals.

Katrick Satyanaranyan, who founded the centre, told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''We work hard to give these elephants a life of dignity and protection while we also provide them ongoing treatment and care.

''This winter we are making jumpers to give the jumbos in our care some warmth.

''It costs us about £800 per elephant per month to provide them essential medical treatment, a nutritious diet and ongoing care.

''They really took to their jumpers! I know in some countries it is a bit of a joke to wear the most outlandish one you can, particularly around Christmas time.

''But the elephants care less about fashion and more about being warm.''