The recent sighting serves as a crucial reminder of the need to reopen traditional elephant corridors, ensuring safe passage for the species while reducing human-wildlife conflict.
In a bizarre cross-border twist, Chandratara, a captive elephant, has become the center of a heated ownership battle between a Bangladeshi national and two Indian villagers.
Assam's elephant population has risen to an estimated 5,828, marking a modest increase of 128 individuals over the past seven years, according to the 2024 Elephant Population Estimation Report.
