Year of arrival: 2016
Age at the time of arrival: 53 years old
Sex: Female
Recognisable features: Prominent right tush; depigmentation on the border of her ears
Facility: Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC)
Favourite food: Sugarcane and sweet potato
Closest to: Mia
Favourite activities: Napping under the sun, on her mud bed
Special needs: Dedicated foot care for the deplorable condition of her feet
Background: Rhea was a performing elephant in a circus in Tamil Nadu. Though she was found to be ailing and weak, Rhea was calm and cooperative during her transition from the circus to the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. Rhea is protective of her best friend Mia, who was also rescued from the same circus. The two enjoy spending time with each other. |READ MORE ABOUT RHEA
