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“An elephant has been taken to court, not just any court but the highest in the land, the Supreme Court. Asokamala, born and bred at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, has kicked up dust being in the centre of a controversy over whether she should be �exported� as a gift from Sri Lanka to Armenia.” - The Sunday Times

“As part of its efforts to boost the population of elephants, which are facing an uncertain future in the wake of rapid deforestation, Sri Lanka is planning to undertake artificial insemination process at its unique elephant orphanage in Pinnawela, about 80 kms northeast of Colombo enroute to this heritage city. ” - Sri Lanka planning artificial insemination of elephants-Rest of World-World-The Times of India

“The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage was started in 1975 by the Department of Wildlife on a 25-acre coconut property on the Ma Oya river, with three baby elephants found abandoned in the forest, is today the home to nearly 73 elephants.” - Gulf Times