MP: Asia's oldest elephant dies at Panna Tiger Reserve

Known affectionately as 'Dadi' and 'Dai Maa' among forest staff and wildlife lovers, Vatsala was more than 100-years-old and had been battling illness for a long time

- INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

Vatsala, the Asia’s oldest female elephant, who earned names ~ Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) Tuesday.

The oldest and most beloved elephant of Panna, who suffered multiple organ failure and was under observation of the veterinarians, took her last breath, a senior forest official told IANS.

With her death, a chapter of love, legacy, and wildlife dedication came to an end.

Known affectionately as ‘Dadi’ and ‘Dai Maa’ among forest staff and wildlife lovers, Vatsala was more than 100-years-old and had been battling illness for a long time.

Vatsala was more than just an elephant. She was an institution within the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR).