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Elephant Runs Amok At Tirur Event: Kerala HC Seeks Collector's Report, Asks State About 'Reasonable Distance' Between Elephant & Public
1 day, 4 hours ago

Elephant Runs Amok At Tirur Event: Kerala HC Seeks Collector's Report, Asks State About 'Reasonable Distance' Between Elephant & Public

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought a report from the Malappuram District Collector on an elephant reportedly running amok during the BP Angadi Nercha at Tirur on January 8, injuring 29 persons and killing one. The Supreme Court had ordered that any direction issued by the High Court contrary to the Kerala Captive Elephants Rules, 2012 would remain stayed. Meanwhile, …

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Cauvery: River of Life turns lens on the magical brown landscapes of MM Hills
1 day, 5 hours ago

Cauvery: River of Life turns lens on the magical brown landscapes of MM Hills

The Hindu  

About halfway into the 55-minute-long documentary Cauvery: River of Life, a herd of elephants can be seen approaching a stream of water. It has riverine habitats along the river Cauvery and its tributaries, and unique wildlife species such as grizzled giant squirrels, mahseer fish and so on,” points out Gubbi who feels that the region has not received enough attention …

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PETA offers Kerala mosque mechanical elephant after procession attack hurts 24
1 day, 9 hours ago

PETA offers Kerala mosque mechanical elephant after procession attack hurts 24

India Today  

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India has sent a letter to the authorities of a mosque in north Kerala, offering to donate a life-like mechanical elephant for use in religious ceremonies. In its letter, PETA India outlined its ongoing initiative to replace live elephants with mechanical ones, a movement that began in 2023. This initiative has seen positive …

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Panic as wild elephants stray into densely populated Payam panchayat in Kannur
1 day, 17 hours ago

Panic as wild elephants stray into densely populated Payam panchayat in Kannur

The Hindu  

Two wild elephants that strayed into densely populated areas of Payam panchayat in Irrity taluk triggered panic on Thursday, keeping the rapid response team, Forest department staff, and the police on high alert. Despite repeated efforts, the elephants continued to roam the area in Payam, Kariyal, Vattiyara, and Erumathadam prompting ADM C. Padmachandran Kurup to order a ban on public …

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Call to end elephant exhibits in zoos where ‘animals age rapidly, die slowly’
2 days, 12 hours ago

Call to end elephant exhibits in zoos where ‘animals age rapidly, die slowly’

The Hindu  

A California-headquartered international animal protection organisation has called for ending elephant exhibits in zoos around the world, arguing that the confined animals age rapidly and die slowly. In Defense of Animals, which operates through campaigns and animal rescue facilities in India, Korea, and the United States, sought an end to the misery of captive elephants to mark the 20th anniversary …

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Mahakumbh 2025: From elephants to water ambulances, fascinating glimpses of grand event
3 days, 9 hours ago

Mahakumbh 2025: From elephants to water ambulances, fascinating glimpses of grand event

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/8 Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 are in full swing as the holy city of Prayagraj gears up to host millions of devotees from across the globe. Image Source : PTI 2/8 The grand religious event, set to begin on January 13, has transformed the city into a vibrant hub of devotion, spirituality, and culture. Image Source …

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Most wild elephant attack deaths inside reserve forest areas, says Forest dept. data; farmers groups oppose claim
3 days, 18 hours ago

Most wild elephant attack deaths inside reserve forest areas, says Forest dept. data; farmers groups oppose claim

The Hindu  

Even as the number of wild elephant attack deaths rises in the State, recent Forest department data reveal that seven out of 11 wild elephant attack-related deaths reported in the State so far during the financial year 2024-25 occurred inside reserve forest areas. However, according to Forest department officials, wild elephants may not be attributed for the death of the …

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Spanish woman killed by elephant in Thailand while bathing animal, police say
4 days, 9 hours ago

Spanish woman killed by elephant in Thailand while bathing animal, police say

CNN  

CNN — A Spanish woman was gored to death by an elephant while bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand on Friday, according to local police. Blanca Ojanguren Garcia, 22, and her boyfriend were giving a bath to an elephant at Koh Yao Elephant Care center when the animal seemed to “panic” and pierced her with its tusk, …

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Rehmankheda: Wily tiger kills second bait, escapes dart again
4 days, 17 hours ago

Rehmankheda: Wily tiger kills second bait, escapes dart again

Hindustan Times  

In the second such close encounter the elusive tiger in Rehmankheda killed and ate a portion of the bait kept to lure the canny cat. Elephants Sulochana and Dyna in Rehmankheda combing for the elusive tiger The incident took place near the Central Institute of Sub-Tropical Horticulture campus where a bait was placed in an open area. He said, “The …

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Elephant returns kid's shoe that fell into its enclosure: 'Humans should take notes'
4 days, 20 hours ago

Elephant returns kid's shoe that fell into its enclosure: 'Humans should take notes'

Hindustan Times  

Elephants have long been admired for their incredible combination of strength and gentleness. An elephant in captivity delighted netizens by returning a kid's shoe that fell into its enclosure. Gentle giant returns child’s shoe Retired Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shared a captivating 22-second video on X that has left the internet in awe. In the clip, an elephant …

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Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh
6 days, 15 hours ago

Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

The revered seers of Panchayati Akhada Shri Niranjani made a grand and ceremonial entry into the Mahakumbh 2025 mela on Saturday, arriving atop chariots, elephants, camels, and horses. Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh The Akhada, considered the second-largest among the 13 recognised Hindu monastic orders, became the sixth to formally arrive for the mega …

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Berlin Zoo Elephants Surprised With Christmas Tree Gifts
1 week ago

Berlin Zoo Elephants Surprised With Christmas Tree Gifts

Huff Post  

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it's finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents. via Associated Press BERLIN — For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents. “They don’t just serve as food, they are also used to keep the animals occupied,” said Florian Sicks, the zoo’s curator …

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It’s Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
1 week ago

It’s Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo

Associated Press  

BERLIN — For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents. An elephant feasts on an unused Christmas tree at the Zoo in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “They don’t …

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Gujarat CM inaugurates Ahmedabad international flower show 2025 at Sabarmati riverfront
1 week, 1 day ago

Gujarat CM inaugurates Ahmedabad international flower show 2025 at Sabarmati riverfront

India TV News  

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2025 at the Sabarmati Riverfront on Friday. The inaugural flower show at Sabarmati Riverfront dates back to 2013, during the tenure of then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Zone 1 focuses on the country's growth and development, featuring flower sculptures of elephants, lotuses, arches, and iconic symbols like the Konark Chakra. …

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Assam records 5,828 elephants; stable population over decades
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Assam records 5,828 elephants; stable population over decades

The Hindu  

Assam has an estimated 5,828 elephants, the latest count of the pachyderm said. According to the Elephant Population Estimate 2024 released by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, the number estimated during February 20-27 last year was 109 more than the previous count in 2017. According to the 84-page report, 82% of the total population resides within Assam’s five …

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Elephant chased to death by tiger at Jim Corbett: Unprecedented or rare incident?
1 week, 5 days ago

Elephant chased to death by tiger at Jim Corbett: Unprecedented or rare incident?

India Today  

A gripping incident from famed Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand caught social media attention last week, as a tiger relentlessly chased down an elephant for three consecutive days, ultimately leading to the jumbo's death. Bilal Habib, a senior scientist at the Wildlife Institute of India, suggested the elephant, who died in the December 22 incident, may have been weakened …

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Rajesh Khanna Birth Anniversary Special: 7 best dialogues from the 'first superstar of Bollywood'
1 week, 6 days ago

Rajesh Khanna Birth Anniversary Special: 7 best dialogues from the 'first superstar of Bollywood'

India TV News  

Bollywood's first superstar, Rajesh Khanna's films did not just entertain the audience; they also had a message. 'Anand' In the film Anand, Rajesh Khanna played the role of a sick person, who knows that he will die soon but he lives life with gusto. 'Amar Prem' The dialogue 'Pushpa, I hate tears, I hate tears' from the film 'Amar Prem …

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India must revisit the animal welfare framework in its zoos
2 weeks ago

India must revisit the animal welfare framework in its zoos

The Hindu  

The move by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums to suspend the membership of the Delhi’s National Zoological Park has sparked much debate on the animal welfare framework in Indian zoos. The WAZA team thereafter urged the Delhi zoo to take note of the elephant’s plight and act within the next 15 days to end the animal’s suffering in …

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Rules that still manacle the captive elephant
2 weeks ago

Rules that still manacle the captive elephant

The Hindu  

In India, where elephants are revered as sacred symbols of wisdom and strength, privately-held captive elephants live a stark contradiction. New rules and loopholes In its intent to regulate potential misuse of captive elephants in private custody and curb illegal captures from the wild, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published the Captive Elephant Rules in March 2024. …

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India plans to import 20 more Cheetahs, 2 African elephants by March
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India plans to import 20 more Cheetahs, 2 African elephants by March

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India is in discussions with Kenya, Botswana and Tanzania to import 20 more cheetahs and two female elephants by March, two government officials said. “The cheetahs may be accommodated at the Gandhinagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh," the official added. As part of the first-ever intercontinental translocation of the big cats, 20 cheetahs have been brought to the …

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Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Vantara, the renowned wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisation founded by philanthropist Anant Ambani, has unveiled its latest initiative, Vantarian Rescue Rangers, at the Hamleys Wonderland Carnival in Mumbai. Participants embark on an interactive journey simulating the challenges of wildlife rescue, including freeing entangled birds, feeding rescued animals, and learning to protect habitats. Children completing the activities will receive a …

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Kerala High Court calls for captive elephants' ownership census in state
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kerala High Court calls for captive elephants' ownership census in state

India Today  

The Kerala High Court has ordered the state government to form a team to conduct a detailed survey and census of all captive elephants in the state. “We direct the state to constitute a team of District Collectors, Divisional Forest Officers from each district, to undertake a survey of the captive elephants held by private individuals/institutions and submit a report …

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John Abraham urges Nepal government to cancel Chitwan Festival, Elephant games
3 weeks, 1 day ago

John Abraham urges Nepal government to cancel Chitwan Festival, Elephant games

India Today  

Actor and film producer John Abraham has sent an urgent letter to Badri Prasad Pandey, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, urging him to end the abuse of animals at the Chitwan Elephant Festival, where elephants are beaten into submission and forced to race, give rides, and “play” polo and football. He further added, “These intelligent, …

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SC order on elephants in fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SC order on elephants in fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court ’s order on Thursday, effectively staying restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals may have, for now, resolved the latest battle between tradition, heritage, and culture on one side, and safety of both elephants and the public on the other -- but the larger war is likely to continue. …

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