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Corbett Tiger Reserve bids emotional farewell to Sonakali, the legendary 80-year-old elephant
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 19:07
Corbett Tiger Reserve bids emotional farewell to Sonakali, the legendary 80-year-old elephant
- •Sonakali, the legendary 80-year-old elephant at Corbett Tiger Reserve, passed away due to age-related illnesses during treatment.
- •Forest department officials gave Sonakali a final farewell with full state honors and a ceremonial salute.
- •Sonakali played a crucial role in wildlife conservation and numerous tiger rescue operations over her 21-year tenure.
- •Brought to Corbett in 1997, she served in various ranges before officially retiring on January 23, 2018.
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Sonakali was approximately 80 years old when she passed away during treatment due to age-related illnesses.
Sonakali was brought to the Corbett Tiger Reserve in 1997 and served for about 21 years across various ranges until her retirement on January 23, 2018.
In 2011, Sonakali played a crucial role in an operation to capture a man-eating tiger, contributing significantly to wildlife rescue and forest department operations.
