The six-year-old elephant calf that had been lying on the ground for several days in the Wewalketiya area of Medawachchiya is showing signs of recovery, reports say. The Ministry of Environment announced that the calf is currently at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home following treatment by the Pandulagama Veterinary Unit of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The male calf was taken to the transit home on Oct. 22 after receiving treatment with the assistance of specially designed support structures. The calf had been unable to stand for several days due to a neurological disorder. The Pandulagama Veterinary Unit subsequently began treating it. Wildlife veterinarians treating the calf said it was gradually recovering and was now eating and drinking well. It is currently being kept in an enclosure at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and will be monitored using a radio-tracking collar. The support structures used to keep the calf upright have now been removed, while veterinary supervision continues.
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