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Nepal gifts two Asian Elephants to Qatar

Published: 20 Dec 2025 - 10:53 am | Last Updated: 20 Dec 2025 - 10:56 am
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Doha, Qatar: Two Asian Elephants have arrived at Al Khor Park, announced the Ministry of Municipality. 

It added that the elephants are a gift from the government and people of the friendly Republic of Nepal. The gift symbolises the depth of bilateral relations and the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. 

The two elephants - one male and one female - were born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Center in Sauraha, Chitwan National Park. While both animals are dark grey in colour, the female, named Rudra Kali, is seven years old and weighs 1,200kg and the male, Khagendra Prasad, is six years old and weights 1,190kg.   

The Ministry invites visitors to meet the Asian elephants at Al Khor Park and book tickets through the Oun Application or the Ministry's official website.