Tusker

Arikomban reaches Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, but won't be released until healthy

June 05, 2023

Arikomban reaches Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, but won't be released until healthy

It is the second translocation, inside two months, of the rogue wild tusker from Idukki's Chinnakanal.

May 24, 2023
In midnight raid, Munnar's wild tusker Padayappa wrecks tea cargo

The attack took place after the driver had parked the lorry on the roadside and left the place for sleeping
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 07, 2023
Arikomban stays put in Meghamalai; Tamil Nadu bans tourist entry

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has also sent back the tourists who were already staying in Meghamalai.
May 06, 2023
Coming soon! A biopic on wild tusker Arikomban

The elephant, who is known for his penchant for rice, would 'break into' ration shops to steal rice, while also causing destruction in human settlements.
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 02, 2023
Arikomban en route to Kerala side of forest from TN, within 10-km radius of release site: Officials

The forest personnel have started receiving signals from the GPS fitted around the tusker and is continuously monitoring it.

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