Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- "Kavantissa", the largest living tusker which symbolizes the pride of the Sri Lankan elephant lineage, is reportedly facing a serious threat to his life.

'Kavantissa' came into the spotlight in 2012 following the tragic death of 'Siyambalangamuwa Tusker', which had been the most majestic wild elephant in Sri Lanka until then.

However, due to human activities in recent decades, Kavantissa's traditional annual migratory route-from the Kala Wewa and Balau Wewa through Galgamuwa, Thabbowa, and Wilpattu-is now completely inaccessible.

Similarly, water reserves such as Palukadawala, Mahagalgamuwa, and Iginimitiya, which were once part of the tusker's habitat, are increasingly being cleared by humans for cultivation and o...