Elephant Calf With Bone Disorder Flown to Vantara
An 18-month-old elephant calf with a genetic bone disorder is being moved from Kerala to Gujarat's Vantara for specialised treatment. The calf cannot stand or walk, so it was lifted into a special animal ambulance with a crane. It is being taken by chartered flight from Kochi to Jamnagar with veterinary staff.
Context
Context: Vantara is a wildlife rescue and care centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, run by the Reliance group. Kerala's Kodanad centre is a state-run elephant facility, and moving animals to specialised hospitals is how rare conditions get treated.
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