7 young elephants drowned in Dimbulagala, Sri Lanka, during monsoon flooding, marking the largest single loss in 5 years.
7 young elephants drowned in Sri Lanka, marking the biggest single loss of the animals in five years. The wildlife authorities found the carcasses in Dimbulagala, an area affected by flooding due to the onset of the southwest monsoon. This tragic incident follows similar losses in 2019 and 2018, highlighting the ongoing threats to Sri Lanka's dwindling wild elephant population.
May 26, 2024
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