Ronaldo, Chitwan’s famed wild elephant, found dead
Summary
Ronaldo, a famed wild bull elephant linked to Chitwan National Park’s breeding centre, was found dead in the park’s buffer zone on Saturday morning. The elephant had helped sire 38 calves and was a familiar presence around Sauraha and Khorsor for more than two decades.
Key Points
- Ronaldo, a wild bull elephant central to Chitwan National Park’s breeding programme, was found dead in the buffer zone near Sauraha.
- The elephant had been a familiar figure around the Khorsor-based breeding centre and the Bishazaro Tal and Kumal Tal area.
- According to the park, Ronaldo contributed to the birth of 38 calves and helped improve the genetic diversity of the captive elephant population.
- Park officials said further details about the death had not yet been released.
