This is how abandoned elephant calves receive special care at Theppakadu camp

One might recognise this place from the Oscar-winning documentary short film, The Elephant Whisperers. The Theppakadu camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu is known for caring for calves, with experienced mahouts and cavadis, or assistants.

Abandoned elephant calves are brought here and are provided special care. Much like human-babies, tending to the needs of elephant calves is a whole lot of work.

Much like human-babies, tending to the needs of elephant calves is a whole lot of work. From preparing warm milk, to feeding the baby elephants, to taking them for a walk, it takes four men to take care of one calf. The calves demand to feed 12 to 14 times a day, drinking 1.5 litres of formula milk each time.

Read more: https://www.thehindu.com/society/abandoned-elephant-calves-receive-special-care-at-theppakadu-camp-in-mudumalai-tiger-reserve/article68198904.ece

Reporting: Akila Kannadasan
Visuals: Sathyamoorthy M.
Production and Voiceover: Yuvasree S

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