Sri Lanka’s tallest living tusker Kavantissa dies

Global Health Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:50:19 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

The Department of Wildlife Conservation is expected to obtain a court order today (17) to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of Kawanthissa’s death, according to reports.
Kawanthissa, regarded as the largest and tallest wild tusker in Sri Lanka, died yesterday (16) while receiving treatment in critical condition.
A team including experts from the University of Peradeniya is expected to examine the elephant’s remains to establish the exact cause of death, according to reports.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation is expected to obtain a court order today (17) to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of Kawanthissa’s death, according to reports.
Kawanthissa, regarded as the largest and tallest wild tusker in Sri Lanka, died yesterday (16) while receiving treatment in critical condition.
A team including experts from the University of Peradeniya is expected to examine the elephant’s remains to establish the exact cause of death, according to reports.

Sources: Srilankamirror