Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Two Tamil Nadu Elephants Celebrate 55 Years of Friendship
Two elephants named Bhama and Kamatchi have been best friends for over 55 years!
An official named Supriya Sahu shared their story on Friendship Day.
Bhama is 75, and Kamatchi is 65.
They live at Theppakadu Elephant Camp, eating and resting together, and even sharing their treats.
The camp is one of the oldest in Asia and is run by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
Many people online are touched by their special bond.
Two elephants, Bhama and Kamatchi, have shared a friendship for over 55 years.
The story of the elephants was shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu on Friendship Day.
Bhama is 75 years old, and Kamatchi is 65 years old; they reside at Theppakadu Elephant Camp.
The elephants are often seen eating and resting together, even sharing treats.
Theppakadu Elephant Camp is one of the oldest of its kind in Asia, managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
- Who
- Bhama and Kamatchi, two elephants, and Supriya Sahu, an IAS officer.
- What
- The story of a long-lasting friendship between two elephants.
- When
- Shared on Friendship Day, August 3, 2025
- Where
- Theppakadu Elephant Camp in Mudumalai, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To celebrate their enduring friendship and raise awareness about wildlife.
- Elephants' Names
- Bhama and Kamatchi
- Elephant Ages
- Bhama (75), Kamatchi (65)
- Friendship Duration
- Over 55 years
- Location
- Theppakadu Elephant Camp, Tamil Nadu
- Camp Management
- Tamil Nadu Forest Department
- Camp Status
- One of Asia's oldest