Year of arrival: 2010

Age at the time of arrival: 45 years old

Sex: Male

Recognisable features: Tuskless (makhna) and no tushes visible; small ears

Health condition when rescued: Completely blind in the right eye, limited vision in his left eye; wounds, bruises and chronic abscesses on body

Facility: Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC)

Favourite food: Muskmelons and jackfruit

Favourite activities: Basking under the sun, lying on his mud bed

Background: Bhola was being transported illegally between states when he was struck down by a truck on a highway that left him unconscious. When our team first saw Bhola, he looked like a broken elephant, gravely injured with bruises covering his body. To save his life, he needed immediate medical attention by expert veterinarians, which led to his transportation to the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. Today, Bhola can be seen walking across his spacious enclosure at centre. His survival is nothing short of a miracle. | READ MORE ABOUT BHOLA

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