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MAKANA
ಮಕನಾ
₹10.0L required annually
₹600K
₹400K
RoleSpecial
Age12 yrs
GenderMakana
Height1.90 Mtrs
Weight3000 KG
Arrival20 Mar 2025
- Strengths:
- Rescue ops · Dasara · Kumki duty
- Skills:
- Capture, training, ceremonial
- Likes:
- River bathing, sugarcane, palm fronds
- Captured:
- Belur Range, Hassan
- Mahout:
- Sri Shivappa B. & Majahar Sharif (kawadi)
Adopted by
1. Darshan M.
sssss
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 Makana:
Among Asian elephants, males normally have tusks while females do not. Due to a genetic mutation, some males do not develop tusks and are called "Makana". Brought from Belur Range of Hassan Forest Division on 20 March 2025.
💡 Did You Know?
- ✦The only male elephant in the camp without tusks — a rare genetic trait called "Makana".
- ✦Tuskless males are naturally stronger than their tusked counterparts.
- ✦Brought on 20 March 2025 from Belur Range of Hassan Forest Division.
- ✦Naturally highest strength and capability among the herd.
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