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Sonakali, a female elephant, who was pivotal in the wildlife conservation efforts at Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) in Nainital district, died on Sunday aged around 80 years, forest officials said. She was suffering from age-related ailments and was retired from official…
Published - October 19, 2026 06:26 am IST - IDUKKI Amid allegations from farmers’ groups that authorities are attempting to restore a wild elephant corridor in Chinnakkanal, officials said that an expert panel appointed by the District Collector is primarily studying wild elephant fodder availability…
UDITHA JAYASINGHE and THILINA KALUTHOTAGE, of Reuters, report on the challenges facing communities grappling with elephants forced into villages for food as their habitat shrinks… Galgamuwa, Sri Lanka Reuters Clad in his khaki wildlife officer’s uniform, Dewagiri Mudiyanselage Thilakaratne Bandara…
The incident took place around 10:30 am when the mahout, identified as Chaplu, had gone to feed the elephant, police said. He was rushed to the trauma centre of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for treatment, and his condition was reported to…
The Times of India Sambalpur: An injured tusker, reportedly shot in its front left leg about a week ago, died in a forest in Rairakhol division on Sunday It had allegedly struggled to walk for eight days, limping through the…
It was elephant vs. pumpkin in an epic showdown today during the Oregon Zoo’s 28th annual Squishing of the Squash. “This year, we decided to give Samudra the spotlight,” said Steve Lefave, who oversees the zoo’s Asian elephant area. “It was…
It was elephant vs. pumpkin in an epic showdown today during the Oregon Zoo’s 28th annual Squishing of the Squash. “This year, we decided to give Samudra the spotlight,” said Steve Lefave, who oversees the zoo’s Asian elephant area. “It was…
A Ramleela event in Varanasi turned chaotic after an elephant participating in the religious programme went out of control, lifting its mahout with its trunk and throwing him to the ground. The elephant also uprooted electric poles, forcing authorities to…
Rairakhol: A tusker, which was injured after being shot, has died in the forests of the Naktideul Range under the Rairakhol Forest Division in Odisha’s Sambalpur district. The animal succumbed after suffering in agony for eight days due to the…
Colombo, Oct. 18 (Daily Mirror) - A special military team has been deployed to search for the wild elephant Agbo following instructions from the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Environment said. The decision was taken following discussions between…