Arikomban

August 22, 2023

'Arikomban safe, healthy; adapted well to KMTR in past 75 days'

The ground team is looking after the health and well being of the elephant since its release in KMTR about 75 days ago, KMTR Conservator of Forests & Field Director said.

August 18, 2023
Translocated wild tusker Arikomban loner again, strays from herd

The elephant was released here in the first week of June after it was caught near Pachanampatti in Theni district of Tamil Nadu.
July 29, 2023
Arikomban acclimatised to new habitat, part of elephant herd: TN forest dept

The elephant currently lives in the Kodayar forest range inside Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR).
July 17, 2023
Here's a fresh update on Arikomban: 'He's fit and fine' at Tamil Nadu's tiger reserve

The Tamil Nadu forest department has said the radio collar, around the animal's neck, is working.
Human-animal conflict- 3

July 07, 2023
No quick fixes to ward off wild elephants; durable solution need of the hour

Chief Veterinary Officer (Retd) of the state Forest Department Dr E K Eswaran and Professor (Retd) Dr Jose Joseph of the Kerala Agricultural University toured the human-animal conflict zones on behalf of Manorama. This is the third part of a series on their findings.
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.
June 25, 2023
Arikomban 'extremely well' in TN forest, found grazing near elephant herd

The wild tusker from Idukki had been translocated to the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.

Arikomban

'Arikomban safe, healthy; adapted well to KMTR in past 75 days'

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Translocated wild tusker Arikomban loner again, strays from herd

Arikomban acclimatised to new habitat, part of elephant herd: TN forest dept

Here's a fresh update on Arikomban: 'He's fit and fine' at Tamil Nadu's tiger reserve

No quick fixes to ward off wild elephants; durable solution need of the hour

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

Arikomban 'extremely well' in TN forest, found grazing near elephant herd

All illegal tent camps in Chinnakanal to be dismantled : Idukki district collector

Tracing Arikomban's trail difficult with intermittent radio-collar signals

Inspired by Arikomban’s plight, conservation outfits gift 4 acres to Nilambur’s jumbos