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KESHAVA
ಕೇಶವ
₹15.0L required annually
₹900K
₹600K
RoleSenior
Age47 yrs
GenderMale
Height2.06 Mtrs
Weight5500 KG
Arrival02 Nov 2018
- Strengths:
- Rescue ops · Dasara · Kumki duty
- Skills:
- Capture, training, ceremonial
- Likes:
- River bathing, sugarcane, palm fronds
- Captured:
- Hassan Forest Division
- Mahout:
- Sri Shivappa B. & Majahar Sharif (kawadi)
Adopted by
1. Darshan M.
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2. Darshan M.
2HJX+79C
5th Cross Rd
Chamundi Nagar, Hebbal
3. Darshan M.
401 18th Cross Road
CET Cell
4. bjj
esdewa
5. Darshan
401 18th Cross Road
CET Cell
6. Anu
btm
7. Darshan M.
401 18th Cross Road
CET Cell
8. Darshan M.
2HJX+79C
5th Cross Rd
Chamundi Nagar, Hebbal
Know more about Keshava:
Captured in 2018 from Hassan Forest Division and trained at Sakrebailu. During capture, both eyes were observed to be blind. Despite his blindness, he enters the forest with the help of smell and sense — and is considered the most beautiful elephant of the camp due to his broad face.
💡 Did You Know?
- ✦Visually impaired — navigates the forest daily guided only by smell and sense.
- ✦Known to venture farthest into the forest and return to camp unaided.
- ✦Known as the most beautiful elephant in the camp due to his broad face.
- ✦Calm, gentle disposition wins visitor admiration instantly.
Photos of Keshava
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