While the average life span of an elephant in the wild is 50-52 years, captive elephants can live up to 60 years. In most cases, such elephants suffer from poor vision and other health problems. But not Selvi, who is pushing 60s. She is strong and is often deployed in perambulation work inside the forest, a task in which young female elephants are used. Touchwood!
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