In an extraordinary moment at Panna Tiger Reserve, a 57-year-old elephant named Anarkali delivered twin female calves — an event wildlife experts are calling exceptionally rare.
The calves were born nearly three hours apart, under the close supervision of veterinarians and forest officials. Both newborns, along with their mother, are reported to be healthy and stable.
Wildlife veterinarian Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta described the birth as “a wonder of nature and a rare occurrence,” noting that elephant twin births are uncommon even in protected environments.
Although Panna Tiger Reserve is globally known for its tiger conservation success, it also supports a thriving elephant population. With the arrival of Anarkali’s twins, the reserve’s elephant count has risen to 21 — and officials confirmed this is the first recorded twin elephant birth in the reserve’s history.
Field Director Naresh Singh Yadav shared that special care measures are in place for the mother and calves. Anarkali is being provided a highly nutritious diet including porridge, sugarcane, jaggery, and pure ghee laddus, while a dedicated team has been assigned exclusively to monitor and support the newborns.
Twin births in elephants are estimated to occur in roughly 1% of pregnancies, and survival rates in the wild can be challenging — making this healthy delivery even more remarkable.
A powerful reminder that even in the wild, nature still finds ways to surprise us.🌿
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