‘Ronaldo’ the elephant dies after electrocution in Chitwan
Summary
Ronaldo, a 53-year-old wild elephant known for fathering 33 calves, has died after being electrocuted by a power line near a Nepal Army post in Chitwan National Park. Park officials said the elephant likely touched the wire while trying to eat it.
Key Points
- Ronaldo, a dominant wild elephant in Sauraha, died after being electrocuted by a power line near a Nepal Army post in Chitwan National Park.
- Officials said the black wire had been installed to supply electricity to the Army’s Barandabhar Post and was found still inside the elephant’s mouth.
- Ronaldo had fathered 33 of the 71 calves born at the Elephant Breeding Center in Sauraha and was considered highly valuable for breeding.
- Another wild bull, Govinde, has now taken Ronaldo’s place in Sauraha, though officials say he is less suitable for breeding.
