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Kolkata witnessed an scene as an elephant entered a polling station queue in Jhargram before West Bengal’s first phase elections, briefly alarming voters. Forest officials safely removed the animal, restoring order, while voting proceeded under heavy security across 152 constituencies

Hyderabad is witnessing a string of unusual wildlife sightings this monsoon. After hosting elephant Lakshmi for Bonalu, the city is now buzzing over a leopard spotted in Gandipet and a crocodile slithering into Kishanbagh, with snake sightings also on the rise

The elephant from Anantapur has reportedly been trained to participate in various religious processions, says Forest Department official

Kothamangalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Haridasan E N convicted and sentenced Aji, Shaji, and Babu to three years imprisonment under section 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act which provides the punishment for contravening any provisions of the Act

Elephant named ME3, which drifted towards Telangana and killed two farmers within a week in April, is currently moving in the forests bordering Gadchiroli district of neighboring Maharashtra

The 57-year-old elephant, Puthuppally Sadhu, was located more than 12 hours later, officials reported. The search was delayed on Friday evening due to poor visibility in the forest, making it challenging to track the elephant, according to a senior forest official.

On the occasion of World Elephant Day, the PM also highlighted the deep cultural and historical connection Indians have with elephants

PETA said that a recent examination by independent wildlife veterinarians has determined that Roopavathi is unfit for public events due to severe health issues like unilateral blindness and arthritis.

The incident took place when Maniammal along with some women of the area ventured into the Karikkalmedu Madaiyan Koil forest area to collect firewood

The Forest Department spotted the mother and attempted to lead the calf towards his mother but she rejected the calf and ran away

Sources said that Raje Kopa Halami (50) from Hindur breathed her last at the district general hospital in Chandrapur town. The condition of Mahari Devu Wadde and Vanje Juru Pungati was learnt to be critical.

In-charge Kaghaznagar Forest Divisional Officer G Appalakonda sought cooperation from locals in tackling the elephant-human conflict.

Forest officials, in a statement, said that the wild tusker entered the forests of Aheri range in neighboring Maharashtra after crossing Pranahita river at Jilleda village in Penchikalpet mandal on Saturday morning.

The pachyderm was suspected to have reached Kammargaon by crossing Lodpalli Yellur, Mereguda, Kothaguda, Agarguda villages at night, covering a distance of at least 20 kilometers.

Still shocked over his near brush with death, Sudhakar recalled that he managed to reach a relative's house out village outskirts and climbed atop it.

According to officials, the animal was sighted in Mirthivalasa of Balijipeta mandal in the district and had travelled approximately 40 kms during the previous night.

The tusker, aged 40-45 years, was found dead on Tuesday night at Baysi village under Dharamjaigarh forest division, Divisional Forest Officer Abhishek Jogawat said.

Residents of Cherangode, Cherambadi, Athichal, and other areas faced elephant menace as wild jumbos entered agricultural and residential areas

A 63-year-old farmer was trampled to death by an elephant at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) here on Friday, the forest officials said.

More than 50 elephants have died in Chhattisgarh in the last four years.