05 August, 2011

SRI LANKA - THE TUSKER IS DEAD


Captured in 1945 at the age of five, this elephant was renowned as the Asian elephant with the longest tusks. This elephant has participated in the Kandy Esala Perehera for over 30 years. On 3rd August, 2011 this gentle giant died of natural causes at the age of 71.



Pics by : Nelsonlanka

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