Elephants  

At Kerala's Thrissur Pooram, a chaotic incident during the Arattupuzha Pooram festival saw elephants clashing, injuring eight people, amid reported safety lapses.

On World Elephant Day, let's look into the significance, history, and role of elephants in Hinduism. 

Elephants are predominantly found in Africa and Asia, with certain countries being notable for their large elephant populations. These countries implement various conservation efforts to protect these majestic creatures.
 

In the photos, the elephant can be seen grieving next to the body of his mother and crying. 

In India, several animals are legally protected, making it illegal to own them as pets, including elephants, leopards, and bears.
 

Explore animals with the longest pregnancies, like camels and giraffes, ensuring their babies are ready for their environments at birth.

A video of a baby elephant sleeping with its family in the forests of Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu is going viral. 

An unusual incident profoundly affected Kerala during the arat ritual procession at the Aarattupuzha temple: Two elephants got into a fierce fight, causing chaos among the spectators. The concerning altercation transpired at approximately 10:30 PM, gaining the interest of both participants and authorities.
 

On February 26, 2024, Anant Ambani launched his wildlife rescue and conservation programme called Vantara. It is situated in the 3000-acre Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex, Gujrat. It has well-trained professionals and an advanced hospital and research centre for the welfare of the animals. Vantara has collaborated with many national and international organisations to contribute towards wildlife conservation worldwide. 

Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees) has helped reduce Man-animal conflict  

Here’s an interesting story of how a man has willed his properties to elephants; all thanks to the phenomenal love he has for them!

Karnataka will not bury carcasses of elephants. Rather, the carcasses will be openly placed so that vultures can feed on them 
 

Here’s an elephant adoption scheme brought in by the Madhya Pradesh forest department

 Elephant play a great and significant role in our environment. Read on as we elucidate with examples how inevitable this species is to sustenance  

The project is funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).  The aim of the rehabilitation centre is to provide elephants world-class facilities including healthcare.