Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Kaziranga National Park Mourns Passing of Beloved Elephant Mohanmala
Mohanmala, an elephant who worked at Kaziranga National Park, has passed away at around 85 years old.
She started working there in 1970.
Mohanmala helped the park staff for many years, assisting with anti-poaching efforts and carrying them during floods.
She was known for her bravery and obedience.
She retired in 2003.
Everyone at the park remembers her and will miss her.
Mohanmala, an elephant at Kaziranga National Park, has died at approximately 85 years old.
She served for over five decades, beginning in 1970 after being brought from Kamrup.
Mohanmala retired from duty in 2003, having reached 60 years of age.
She was known for her fearlessness, obedience, and swimming abilities, especially during floods.
Mohanmala aided in anti-poaching operations and transported staff across challenging terrains.
- Who
- Mohanmala, a forest department elephant.
- What
- Death of Mohanmala, a forest department elephant.
- When
- Thursday morning.
- Where
- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam, India.
- Why
- Age-related ailments.
- Name
- Mohanmala
- Age
- Around 85 years old
- Location
- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
- Service Began
- May 17, 1970
- Retirement
- 2003
- Known for
- Fearlessness and obedience
Sources
‘Mohanmala’ oldest and last matriarch at Kaziranga National Park dies
Kaziranga’s oldest forest department elephant Mohanmala dead
Mohanmala, Kaziranga’s oldest forest department elephant and flood-time saviour, dies at 80 - Telegraph India