A new Union Environment Ministry report states that there are at least 150 elephant corridors spanning 15 range-states across four elephant-bearing regions in India, with West Bengal topping the list with 26 such land strips. The country’s central government listed 88 corridors in their 2010 Elephant Task Force report (Gajah report). The latest report, titled … Read more
Every year, on August 12, world Elephant Day is celebrated, a special occasion to reflect on the magnificence of these majestic beings and raise awareness about their conservation. Considered symbols of strength, wisdom and memory in many cultures, elephants deserve a day dedicated to appreciating their importance in our world and taking steps to protect … Read more
A recent study conducted using a unique dataset modelling land use changes over 13 centuries has revealed that the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has decreased by more than 3 million square kilometres in the past three centuries. According to the research, suitable habitats for Asian elephants have shrunk by almost two-thirds in the last … Read more
A High Power Committee (HPC) appointed by the Supreme Court suggested moving additional elephants and other animals from the northeast region to the Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Trust in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The HPC, led by retired judge Deepak Verma, recommended transferring more animals to the trust, which is backed by Reliance Industries Limited. The report … Read more
