Reunited Elephant Calf Survives in Wild Despite Deformity

Wildlife Trust of India newsletter
January 6, 2009

Kaziranga National Park (Assam), January 6, 2009: A displaced wild elephant calf that was reunited with its natal herd in Kaziranga National Park a month ago was sighted earlier last week, confirming successful reintegration. The sighting has pleasantly surprised conservationists who had doubts about its survival, as the calf has a congenital deformity in its leg.

The calf was rescued by the Assam Forest Department officials from a marsh near Roumari on December 3 last year. It was provided medical treatment for its injuries and reunited with its natal herd soon after.

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