Podi Dala Poottuwa
ගල්ගමුවේ පොඩි දළ පූට්ටුවා
Archival Field Dossier
Roaming TerritoryReswehera Forest Reserve, North Western Province
Habitat SanctuaryReswehera and Galgamuwa wild reserve
Geographic Coordinates8.03 N, 80.25 E
Physical Anatomy & TusksYoung emergent crossed tusks, alert wild temperament, protected by local community guardians
Fate and Cause of DeathNone. Roaming wild under protective surveillance by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Significance and Cultural Legacy
Carries the rare crossed-tusk genetics of the fallen legend Galgamuwa Dala Poottuwa. Symbolizes hope and natural renewal for wild tuskers in the northwestern dry zone.
"Sri Lankan tuskers represent an ancient biological and cultural heritage. Only a rare percentage of Sri Lankan Asian elephant bulls develop majestic ivory tusks, making each individual a living national treasure."