Abhimanyu (elephant)
Abhimanyu (born c. 1964) is an Asian elephant who, from 2020 has been the lead elephant and the carrier of the Golden Howdah at the Mysore Dasara and also a best kumki elephant with 125+ elephant and 15+ tiger captures in India. He was named after Abhimanyu, the son of the Arjuna from the Hindu epic Mahabharatha.
| Species | Asian elephant |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Nation from | Indian |
| Occupation | Golden Howdah carrier |
| Years active | 2020 |
| Predecessor | Arjuna |
| Successor | |
| Weight | 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) |
| Height | 2.72 m (8 ft 11 in) |
| Named after | Abhimanyu |
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