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Meet Vatsala: India’s beloved and Asia’s oldest elephant who lived more than 100 years

Vatsala, India’s legendary elephant and Asia’s oldest, lived over 100 years. Though she is no more, her grace, leadership, and role in Panna’s conservation remain unforgettable.
Asia's oldest elephant, Vatsala, dies at age 100 in Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Estimated to be more than 100 years old, Vatsala died in Hinouta range of Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Video: Meet Vatsala, 'the oldest and only elephant' to live beyond 100 years

In the wild, Asian elephants have an average life span of about 60 years.

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Meet Vatsala: India’s beloved and Asia’s oldest elephant who lived more than 100 years

Asia's oldest elephant, Vatsala, dies at age 100 in Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Video: Meet Vatsala, 'the oldest and only elephant' to live beyond 100 years