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Local tourism operators said the news has piqued tourists' interest, and they are visiting the park to catch a glimpse of the elephant family.
Authorities suspect the animal’s movement into Ooty may be linked to severe drought conditions in the arid forest regions of the Nilgiris
To curb elephant raids on crops, Wayanad's forest department has deployed two kumki elephants, Pramukha and Unnikrishnan, alongside patrol teams. This follows resident protests and a meeting deciding on trench deepening and enhanced fencing.
A wild elephant interrupted a cricket match in Idukki, by wandering onto the field, causing players to stop playing briefly before it left peacefully.
Other workers at the site noticed the elephant attack and managed to drive the animal away.
Soaring temperatures are causing captive elephants in Kerala to become psychologically stressed and more prone to violent outbursts ('running amok') during the festival season.
Wild elephants are repeatedly destroying solar fences in Aralam, particularly in the Block 10 Kottappara region.
The project is headed by the Wildlife Trust of India and the Dublin Zoo in association with the forest department.
A man died from an elephant attack in Gudalur while preparing for a temple festival; protests followed, with residents alleging system failures and arrests occurring.
The Kerala High Court seeks government response on a PIL alleging mistreatment of elephants during temple festivals.
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