Baripada, Jan. 28 -- 'Bhabani', a 62-year-old captive elephant, died this morning at the Hatighar Elephant Camp in Odisha's Similipal. The elephant, who retired from service in 2018, succumbed to health issues related to her old age.

Bhabani's health had been deteriorating over the past year, with her molar teeth completely worn out, making it impossible for her to chew solid food. She was being fed a special diet of cooked concentrate feed mixture, boiled vegetables, and supplements like multivitamins and calcium.

Despite the care provided under the constant observation of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons (VAS) from the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), her condition worsened, leading to her demise.

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