Tusker dies of heart related ailment at Nagarahole Elephant Camp

A 46 year-old Tusker 'Airavata', housed at Mathigodu Elephant Camp in Nagarahole National Park died of heart related ailment.



Project Tiger Director R Ravishankar said that the elephant, which was captured last year near Pachikallu Hills in Nelamangala, was also suspected to have died of Tuberculosis. During the postmortem by veterinarian Dr Mujeeb it was seen water was accumulated on the upper side of the heart and the elephant may have died of due to this reason.


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