Four Asian elephants at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park were taken out for a 5-km walk as part of World Elephant Day celebrations, delighting visitors with a rare close-up view. The animals were also treated to specially prepared jumbo cakes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s role in elephant conservation on World Elephant Day, saying the country is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants. He also praised conservation personnel and local communities supporting elephant protection efforts
For over a month, authorities have sent police to escort the herd, evacuated roads to facilitate their passage, and used food to distract them from entering densely populated areas
