PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday bought 4 elephants, who’ve been introduced by the forest division from Karnataka. PTR deputy director Naveen Khandelwal stated the elephants had been delivered to test incidents of human-wildlife battle within the rural areas adjoining to the forest, which might be monitored via patrolling.
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These elephants will present particular assist to rescue the tigers who come out of the reserve and make them return contained in the forest, in accordance with Khandelwal.
Eight mahouts have additionally been introduced for taking care of these elephants, together with their maintenance, command and different necessities like meals, drink and upkeep.
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The elephants are Nisarga, 12; Manikanta, 8; and two others aged 7 and 14. Forest Minister Arun Saxena welcomed the jumbos on the Mala vary and worshipped them.
Saxena stated the elephants would turn into the a centre of attraction for the vacationers.
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The officers of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and the employees of the forest Division may even work on serving to the elephants adapt with the circumstances right here, Khandelwal stated.