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SOMANNA

ಸೋಮಣ್ಣ

Adoption plans

₹5L · 6 months

₹10L · 1 year

RoleKumki

Age35 yrs

GenderMale

Height2.77 Mtrs

Weight4000 KG

Arrival14 Dec 2017

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)

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Captured in 2017 from Hassan Forest Division and trained at Sakrebailu. Has participated in wild elephant capturing operations in Tirthahalli, Mudigere, Balehonnur, Chennagiri, Koppa, Chikkamagaluru, Dandeli and Shantisagar Ranges.

💡 Did You Know?

✦Veteran of wild elephant capturing operations across multiple Karnataka ranges.
✦A favourite among visitors for his disciplined behaviour.
✦Featured in the movie Ayushmanbhava.
✦Stands as a symbol of harmony between nature, wildlife and people.

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