Periyar National Park And Wildlife

'We're fed up with Arikomban,' says SC dismissing plea on tusker's well-being

July 06, 2023

'We're fed up with Arikomban,' says SC dismissing plea on tusker's well-being

CJI DY Chandrachud dismissed a petition filed by an animal rights body saying it was not the remit of the apex court.

May 23, 2023
Arikomban back at Periyar Reserve area where it was released

Arikomban was last spotted at the Senior Oda area in the Periyar Reserve.
May 15, 2023
Arikomban 'back in action', raids ration shop in Tamil Nadu

The elephant has been roaming in Meghamalai area of Tamil Nadu's Theni.
May 08, 2023
Arikomban likely eyeing a return to Chinnakanal, public transport suspended at Meghamalai

The rice-loving wild elephant has so far traversed over 40 kilometre from the site in the Periyar Reserve where it was released late last month after it was captured from near human settlements in Chinnakanal
May 06, 2023
Arikomban's return unlikely due to gaps in forest cover, lack of incentive: Dr EK Eswaran

Former Chief Forest Veterinary Officer recommends better crop insurance, adequate compensation mechanism for people living in forest fringes
May 05, 2023
Arikomban returns to Kerala's Periyar forest range, traverses 40km in 4 days

Elephant spotted in Chulliyar at foothills of Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, adjacent to the Periyar Tiger Reserve on Thursday.
May 03, 2023
Return of translocated elephants can't be ruled out: Dr Arun Zachariah

There are instances when elephants have travelled over a hundred kilometres to return to their original place, said Dr Arun Zachariah, Chief Veterinary Surgeon of Forest Department.

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