US EditionAsia's Oldest Elephant 'Vatsala' Dies at Panna Tiger Reserve; MP CM Pays Tributes
PANNA TIGER RESERVE, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, JUL 8 – Vatsala, cared for daily by veterinarians, was a lifelong caregiver and midwife to elephant calves and contributed to tiger tracking and conservation efforts at Panna Tiger Reserve.
- Vatsala, regarded as the oldest elephant in Asia, passed away on July 8, 2025, within the Panna wildlife sanctuary located in Madhya Pradesh.
- She had suffered injuries to the nails of her front legs and lost eyesight due to old age, which limited her mobility before death.
- Vatsala lived in the sparse, arid woodland within the reserve and received regular veterinary attention along with daily bathing at the Hinauta Elephant Camp.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described her as the "silent guardian of our forests" and remarked that the long-standing presence of 'Vatsala' has now come to an end.
- Her passing deeply affected the staff and community at the reserve, and her funeral rites were conducted by the reserve’s officers and employees.
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