Kerala: Oldest Asian elephant passes away at 88

Thiruvananthapuram: Chengalloor Dakshayani at 88, passed away on Tuesday. The elephant was a Guinness record holder and was owned by Travancore Devaswom board. The elephant died at the elephant farm at Satyan Nagar at Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram following a brief illness. 

The elephant in 2016 received Guinness recognition for its age and health condition.