Following Kavantissa’s death, several sick and injured elephants reported across country
Photo: Daily MirrorFollowing the death of the tusker Kavantissa, several cases involving sick and injured elephants have been reported in different parts of the country, with wildlife officials and veterinarians providing medical treatment and monitoring the animals.
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- Daily Mirror · Wildlife offices on alert over tusker Kavantissa
- Daily Mirror · Thermal-imaging drones to monitor elephant Kavantissa at night
- Newsfirst (தமிழ்) · Race to Save Kavantissa: Sri Lanka Seeks Thai Experts
- Hiru News · Kavantissa’s death renews questions over Sri Lanka’s protection of wild elephants
- Newswire · Tusker Kavanthissa shot by SLPP member – State Media