Panna’s ‘grandmother’ Vatsala passed away, she was Asia’s oldest elephant, could not be registered in Guinness record

The pride of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), elephant Vatsala is no more in this world. On Tuesday, at around 1:30 pm, Vatsala breathed her last. Let us tell you that she was the oldest elephant in Asia. This elephant of Panna Tiger Reserve was also called grandmother because Vatsala also took care of the children of other elephants.

Death of Asia’s oldest elephant Vatsala

In such a situation, not only Panna Tiger Reserve but the whole country is saddened by the death of this elderly elephant. This is an irreparable loss for India. Let us tell you that the age of the elephant was more than 100. She was also ill for a long time. Let us tell you that Vatsala was also a center of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists in Panna. It is said that she was the oldest elephant in the world. But due to lack of birth record, the exact age of Vatsala could not be ascertained.

The record could not be registered

After Vatsala’s death, the elephant was cremated at Hinuta Camp. Vatsala was more than 100 years old. But she could not register her name in the Guinness Book of World Records. The reason for this was that the record of Vatsala’s birth was not available in the PTR office. Although teeth samples were also sent for lab testing to find out the age, but that too was not successful. Due to which Vatsala’s name could not be registered in the record.

Who holds the record of the world’s oldest elephant?

At present, the record of the world’s oldest elephant is in the name of Taiwan’s elephant Lingwan. Vatsala was of a very calm and sensitive nature. In the elephant herd in Panna, she used to take care of the children like a grandmother. She was adept at playing the role of a skilled midwife.