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SOMANNA
ಸೋಮಣ್ಣ
₹15.0L required annually
₹900K
₹600K
RoleKumki
Age35 yrs
GenderMale
Height2.77 Mtrs
Weight4000 KG
Arrival14 Dec 2017
- Strengths:
- Rescue ops · Dasara · Kumki duty
- Skills:
- Capture, training, ceremonial
- Likes:
- River bathing, sugarcane, palm fronds
- Captured:
- Hassan Forest Division
- Mahout:
- Sri Shivappa B. & Majahar Sharif (kawadi)
Adopted by
1. Darshan M.
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2. Darshan M.
2HJX+79C
5th Cross Rd
Chamundi Nagar, Hebbal
3. Darshan M.
401 18th Cross Road
CET Cell
4. bjj
esdewa
5. Darshan
401 18th Cross Road
CET Cell
6. Anu
btm
7. Darshan M.
401 18th Cross Road
CET Cell
8. Darshan M.
2HJX+79C
5th Cross Rd
Chamundi Nagar, Hebbal
Know more about Somanna:
Captured in 2017 from Hassan Forest Division and trained at Sakrebailu. Has participated in wild elephant capturing operations in Tirthahalli, Mudigere, Balehonnur, Chennagiri, Koppa, Chikkamagaluru, Dandeli and Shantisagar Ranges.
💡 Did You Know?
- ✦Veteran of wild elephant capturing operations across multiple Karnataka ranges.
- ✦A favourite among visitors for his disciplined behaviour.
- ✦Featured in the movie Ayushmanbhava.
- ✦Stands as a symbol of harmony between nature, wildlife and people.
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