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Forest departments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will conduct a synchronised vulture census across the Nilgiri landscape on March 7–8 to assess endangered populations. Surveys across major reserves aim to monitor nests, track numbers and strengthen conservation in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Theppakadu Elephant Camp, and all roads leading to the camp will be under complete control of the state police.

The wild tusker became habituated to living close to humans once it injured its trunk in 2012

The move came after eight Asiatic Lions had tested positive for Covid at the Vandallor Zoo in Chennai