Bhogeshwara-like jumbos with gigantic tusks spotted near Kabini backwaters
(India)
Lawrence Milton, The Times of India
June 16, 2022
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MYSURU: The recent death of Bhogeshwara, an elephant which was said to have
had the longest tusks among Asian elephants — almost touching the ground —
had disappointed wildlife enthusiasts, but to their surprise, the officials
have identified three more such tuskers in the region.
One elephant similar to Bhogeshwara with long tusks was found roaming near
the backwater of Kapila River running inside the tiger reserve, in the DB
Kuppe Range in Nagarahole Forest. Beat-duty forest personnel have also seen
two other elephants with long tusks, in the same region.
Unlike Bhogeshwara, who was called ‘Mr Kabini,’ who was seen alone in the
forest, these three tuskers are among a herd of elephants.
The one with the longest tusk, presently, was noticed in a group of 20
elephants. Bhogeshwara got its name as it was mostly seen near the
Bhogeshwara temple premises inside the forest area. Tourists were thrilled
by seeing Bhogeshwara all these years and now will get to see three other
elephants akin to him during the safari.
A senior officer confirmed to TOI that the tusker could be around 50 years
going by the length of its tusk, which is almost touching ground and is in
U shape with the edge of the tusks touching each other.
The pachyderm appears healthy and mild like Bhogeshwara as it didn’t panic
on seeing the personnel and visitors. The tusker appears heavier than
Bhogeshwara, who died around the age of 60, a few days previously in Gundre
Range of Bandipur forest.
The tusks of Bhogeshwara were removed before leaving the body where it was
found dead. The new guidelines say carcasses of animals like elephants,
tigers, and leopards should not be cremated like earlier as it could serve
as food for other creatures.
Tusks have been preserved and are likely to be displayed at a forest museum
for visitors in Mysuru city in near future, said the official.
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Bhogeshwara-like jumbos with gigantic tusks spotted near Kabini backwaters
(India)
Lawrence Milton, The Times of India
June 16, 2022
See link
<https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/bhogeshwara-like-jumbos-with-gigantic-tusks-spotted-near-kabini-backwaters/articleshow/92242570.cms>
for photo.
MYSURU: The recent death of Bhogeshwara, an elephant which was said to have
had the longest tusks among Asian elephants — almost touching the ground —
had disappointed wildlife enthusiasts, but to their surprise, the officials
have identified three more such tuskers in the region.
One elephant similar to Bhogeshwara with long tusks was found roaming near
the backwater of Kapila River running inside the tiger reserve, in the DB
Kuppe Range in Nagarahole Forest. Beat-duty forest personnel have also seen
two other elephants with long tusks, in the same region.
Unlike Bhogeshwara, who was called ‘Mr Kabini,’ who was seen alone in the
forest, these three tuskers are among a herd of elephants.
The one with the longest tusk, presently, was noticed in a group of 20
elephants. Bhogeshwara got its name as it was mostly seen near the
Bhogeshwara temple premises inside the forest area. Tourists were thrilled
by seeing Bhogeshwara all these years and now will get to see three other
elephants akin to him during the safari.
A senior officer confirmed to TOI that the tusker could be around 50 years
going by the length of its tusk, which is almost touching ground and is in
U shape with the edge of the tusks touching each other.
The pachyderm appears healthy and mild like Bhogeshwara as it didn’t panic
on seeing the personnel and visitors. The tusker appears heavier than
Bhogeshwara, who died around the age of 60, a few days previously in Gundre
Range of Bandipur forest.
The tusks of Bhogeshwara were removed before leaving the body where it was
found dead. The new guidelines say carcasses of animals like elephants,
tigers, and leopards should not be cremated like earlier as it could serve
as food for other creatures.
Tusks have been preserved and are likely to be displayed at a forest museum
for visitors in Mysuru city in near future, said the official.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/bhogeshwara-like-jumbos-with-gigantic-tusks-spotted-near-kabini-backwaters/articleshow/92242570.cms
