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IN PHOTOS: Odisha forest officials preserve skeletal remains of tusker

Updated On: 29 March, 2026 03:35 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Odisha forest officials have decided to preserve skeletal remains of tusker 'Ramu' that died due to electrocution. Pics/PTI

The skeletal remains of the elephant are currently being cleaned and preserved in Bhubaneswar, officials said on Sunday. Pics/PTI

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The skeletal remains of the elephant are currently being cleaned and preserved in Bhubaneswar, officials said on Sunday. Pics/PTI
The elephant belonged to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary and had died in August 2024

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The elephant belonged to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary and had died in August 2024

Authorities are now preparing its remains for public display

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Authorities are now preparing its remains for public display

According to forest officials, Ramu died due to electrocution, a recurring concern in human-wildlife conflict zones

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According to forest officials, Ramu died due to electrocution, a recurring concern in human-wildlife conflict zones

The incident had raised questions about safety measures in areas where elephants frequently move near human settlements

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The incident had raised questions about safety measures in areas where elephants frequently move near human settlements

Experts are carefully cleaning and preserving the skeleton to ensure it remains intact for educational and conservation purposes

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Experts are carefully cleaning and preserving the skeleton to ensure it remains intact for educational and conservation purposes

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