Wild elephant dies due to malnutrition-By Dinasena Rathugamage

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Wild elephant dies due to malnutrition-By Dinasena Rathugamage

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Source:Island

A female elephant died on Wednesday (4th) after collapsing in a paddy field in Kudakachchakodiya, Vavuniya, due to malnutrition.

According to Wildlife officials, the elephant had travelled a long distance.

After being alerted by local villagers, the Wildlife officials attended to the elephant and provided care for nearly a week. Despite their efforts, the elephant’s frail condition and advanced age ultimately resulted in her death.

Wildlife officials in Vavuniya are investigating the circumstances surrounding the elephant’s death.


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