Arikomban

Arikomban is safe: TN forest dept rubbishes rumours about tusker's ill health

July 09, 2024

Arikomban is safe: TN forest dept rubbishes rumours about tusker's ill health

The TN official also cited security reasons for not releasing recent images of the elephant to the public.

June 28, 2024
No respite for farmers as rowdy female elephant gangs take over Arikomban's domain in Munnar

The female elephant herds are often six to eight-member strong and go by the names 'Aarukootam' and 'Ettukootam'.
April 28, 2024
Monday marks one year anniversary of Arikomban's eviction from Chinnakanal

The elephant is now in the Kothayar forest in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
March 11, 2024
'Arikomban's healthy,' Forest dept rubbishes rumours about tusker's death

Arikomban's capture from Chinnakanal on April 29 last year caught national attention.
February 24, 2024
Op Belur Makhna: Wayanad RRT members force out glorified 'poacher' invited by Forest Dept

Hyderabad-based sharpshooter Nawab Shafath Ali Khan, who killed man-eater tigress Avni, was reportedly invited to join Operation Belur Makhna.
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.

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