By Newswire Editorial
Two elephant calves brought to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home for medical treatment are to be released back into their natural habitats after recovering from their injuries, the Department of Wildlife Conservation said.
The two calves were rescued from the Kusumgama area in Polonnaruwa and the Wewelketiya area in Medawachchiya before being transferred to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home for further treatment.
According to the Department, both elephant calves have now recovered, although treatment for wounds on their bodies is yet to be completed.
Chief Veterinarian of the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, Malaka Abeywardhana, said arrangements would be made to release the calves back into their natural habitats once the remaining treatment is completed. (Newswire)