'Sumedha' spotted again in Minneriya National Park

29 July 2025 02:45 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 4 Bookmark

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Colombo, July 29 (Daily Mirror) - ‘Sumedha’, the well-known elephant native to the Minneriya National Park, was captured on camera once again by a visitor to the park as she roamed the Minneriya Tank Reserve on yesterday (28).

Sumedha, who lost her right tusk after being hit by a lorry a few months ago, had not been seen for some time. The elephants reappearance has brought relief to wildlife enthusiasts and park officials, who were concerned about her condition.

Despite her injury, Sumedha appears to be in good health and is actively roaming her native territory within the park. Visitors have recently witnessed her engaging in dominance battles with other wild elephants, a common occurrence during this period as elephants assert control over territory and resources.

Wildlife officials said such interactions are part of natural elephant behavior, especially during the dry season when competition among males intensifies.

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Umar Perera Tuesday, 29 July 2025 05:02 PM

Let's work to keep her and all elephants safe.

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DOT Tuesday, 29 July 2025 07:32 PM

Sumeda, what are you doing ? Hide and seek !

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David D’SILVA Wednesday, 30 July 2025 02:56 AM

It has to be a male not a female as female Sri Lankan elephants do not have tusks

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Man Wednesday, 30 July 2025 06:53 AM

Illegal encroachments and power lines, fire arms, explosives for hakka-patas, etc. must be taken over from those areas by having frequent raids and indict and charge those involved people. Shortage of resources is an issue of the wildlife department. People who are against taking elephants in processions when over 400 elephants are killed annually, not seen, at Bathiya's attendance, with any due care.

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