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And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by Wildlife Institute of India . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits Suresh Kumar #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration

And the epic journey begins again in all its glory. Three new travellers, Apapang (adult male) orange track, Alang (young female) Yellow track, and Ahu (adult female) Red Track, were satellite-tagged on 11th November 2025 as part of the Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project (Phase 2) by Wildlife Institute of India . In just days, Apapang has stunned trackers with an extraordinary non-stop flight, already cutting across central India and now skimming the Arabian Sea, poised for a 3,000 km oceanic crossing to Somalia,one of the most demanding journeys undertaken by any raptor on the planet. From the forests of Manipur to the vast African landscapes that await them, these tiny birds barely 150 grams continue to remind us of the sheer wonder of migration, and why India’s protection of stopover sites has become a global conservation story. What a wonder ! Credits Suresh Kumar #AmurFalcons #BirdMigration

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This is what freedom looks like 🇮🇳 An elephant sleeping blissfully in the wild, while the trees dance with the wind. May we always be a land where the wild can dream in freedom. Happy Independence Day, India. #IndepedenceDay #HappyIndependenceDay #80thIndependenceDay #India brilliant video by Dhanu Paran

This is what freedom looks like 🇮🇳 An elephant sleeping blissfully in the wild, while the trees dance with the wind. May we always be a land where the wild can dream in freedom. Happy Independence Day, India. #IndepedenceDay #HappyIndependenceDay #80thIndependenceDay #India brilliant video by Dhanu Paran

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The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

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A beautiful elephant family sleeps deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, an extraordinary moment captured on camera. The young one gently rests its leg on an elder, seeking comfort, security and love. In the world of elephants, family is everything. And around them stands the forest silent, protective, eternal like a cradle holding life itself. On this International Day of Forests, this tender scene reminds us of a simple truth: if forests do not exist, nothing will remain. Nothing at all. Without forests, the world would be poorer, harsher, emptier. For elephants, for wildlife, for rivers, for people forests are life Incredible capture Dhanu Paran #InternationalDayofForest #forestday #InternationalDayofForest

A beautiful elephant family sleeps deep inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu, an extraordinary moment captured on camera. The young one gently rests its leg on an elder, seeking comfort, security and love. In the world of elephants, family is everything. And around them stands the forest silent, protective, eternal like a cradle holding life itself. On this International Day of Forests, this tender scene reminds us of a simple truth: if forests do not exist, nothing will remain. Nothing at all. Without forests, the world would be poorer, harsher, emptier. For elephants, for wildlife, for rivers, for people forests are life Incredible capture Dhanu Paran #InternationalDayofForest #forestday #InternationalDayofForest

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When I first visited the Irula Snake Catchers’ Cooperative Society on the outskirts of Chennai, I was awestruck. I learnt that even though they supply about 80% of India's Antivenom, they never catch snakes during their breeding season.Irulas treat snakes with care, affection, and profound respect . Each snake is released back into the wild carefully after venom extraction. On this World Snake Day, let us honour one of the most misunderstood guardians of our ecosystem, snakes. And let us also celebrate the communities which protect them. We need to replace fear of snakes with facts,myths with science and advance better understanding of snake conservation through trained snake handlers and Snakebite prevention and management #WorldSnakeDay #Irulas #SnakeConservation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #TNForest

When I first visited the Irula Snake Catchers’ Cooperative Society on the outskirts of Chennai, I was awestruck. I learnt that even though they supply about 80% of India's Antivenom, they never catch snakes during their breeding season.Irulas treat snakes with care, affection, and profound respect . Each snake is released back into the wild carefully after venom extraction. On this World Snake Day, let us honour one of the most misunderstood guardians of our ecosystem, snakes. And let us also celebrate the communities which protect them. We need to replace fear of snakes with facts,myths with science and advance better understanding of snake conservation through trained snake handlers and Snakebite prevention and management #WorldSnakeDay #Irulas #SnakeConservation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #TNForest

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The AI based surveillance mechanism set up by TN Forest Dept has started recording elephant movements on Railway tracks in pilot project mode in Madhukkarai at Coimbatore. The surveillance system has 12 towers fitted with both thermal and normal cameras, installed at strategic locations along the railway track for early detection of animal movement. The sensed data is automatically transferred to the control room set up on the site that processes the data collected from the field on real time basis and alerts loco pilots through calls and SMS. This area has seen several tragic elephant deaths due to collision with trains on these tracks. We are trying our best to prevent these collissions through use of modern technology which can be a big boon in preventing elephant deaths in such areas. Video -TNForest Coimbatore Division Tamil Nadu Forest Department

The AI based surveillance mechanism set up by TN Forest Dept has started recording elephant movements on Railway tracks in pilot project mode in Madhukkarai at Coimbatore. The surveillance system has 12 towers fitted with both thermal and normal cameras, installed at strategic locations along the railway track for early detection of animal movement. The sensed data is automatically transferred to the control room set up on the site that processes the data collected from the field on real time basis and alerts loco pilots through calls and SMS. This area has seen several tragic elephant deaths due to collision with trains on these tracks. We are trying our best to prevent these collissions through use of modern technology which can be a big boon in preventing elephant deaths in such areas. Video -TNForest Coimbatore Division Tamil Nadu Forest Department

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Hornbill Paradise in motion somewhere in Tamil Nadu #EndangeredSpeciesDay 15th May video Senthil Natarajan

Hornbill Paradise in motion somewhere in Tamil Nadu #EndangeredSpeciesDay 15th May video Senthil Natarajan

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What if I told you there is a tiny plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForest

What if I told you there is a tiny plant, hidden in the Nilgiri montane grasslands of the Western Ghats, that offers a masterclass in water conservation ? Hedyotis verticillaris is a remarkable plant whose rosette-shaped leaves trap and store water at their centre, creating miniature reservoirs in a landscape shaped by strong winds, mist and seasonal dryness. When summer dries the grasslands, wildlife including gaur, sambar and even the Nilgiri tahr are believed to sip from these tiny water stores. Every species therefore has a purpose. Every ecosystem has its own genius and we must learn to appreciate these wonders. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #NowForClimate Video: Supriya Sahu IAS #TNForest

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Nature deserves a standing ovation for designing gaurs, who are born wearing perfectly styled designer white socks ! 😀 Though gaurs are the largest wild bovine species on Earth, they possess a mesmerising grace, harmony, perfection, and beautiful symmetry that showcase nature at its finest #Gaurs #Indianbison #wildlife Video Supriya Sahu IAS

Nature deserves a standing ovation for designing gaurs, who are born wearing perfectly styled designer white socks ! 😀 Though gaurs are the largest wild bovine species on Earth, they possess a mesmerising grace, harmony, perfection, and beautiful symmetry that showcase nature at its finest #Gaurs #Indianbison #wildlife Video Supriya Sahu IAS

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Look ! Indian Elephants have finally arrived in New York. Titled as the 'Great Elephant Migration' a travelling herd of 100 stunning life size elephant sculptures have reached NYC. These elephant sculptures have been made by local tribal artisans from Gudalur in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, from the invasive lantana species. The 'Great Elephant Migration' is travelling around the world spreading the message of coexistence & creating awareness about the need to remove invasives like lantana camara from forests to save wildlife. Each elephant has been created by the Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans from Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Kudos Dr. Tarsh and Subhas (people behind this) So proud of your work. Way to go Sabyasachi Mukherjee therealeleco 🎥 Moe Phillips #lantanaelephants #elephants #coexistence #wildlife #greatelephantmigration

Look ! Indian Elephants have finally arrived in New York. Titled as the 'Great Elephant Migration' a travelling herd of 100 stunning life size elephant sculptures have reached NYC. These elephant sculptures have been made by local tribal artisans from Gudalur in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, from the invasive lantana species. The 'Great Elephant Migration' is travelling around the world spreading the message of coexistence & creating awareness about the need to remove invasives like lantana camara from forests to save wildlife. Each elephant has been created by the Coexistence Collective, a community of 200 indigenous artisans from Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan and Soliga communities of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Kudos Dr. Tarsh and Subhas (people behind this) So proud of your work. Way to go Sabyasachi Mukherjee therealeleco 🎥 Moe Phillips #lantanaelephants #elephants #coexistence #wildlife #greatelephantmigration

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Bird orchestra at its finest! 🎶 And hidden in this chatter is a beautiful life lesson. 🙌 At the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters paint the sky before coming together to roost. They gather for safety, stay connected through constant musical calls, and hunt more effectively as a group. Found along forest edges and open spaces, these vibrant birds also play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations. A perfect reminder that there is strength in togetherness. Incredible capture by Sriram Murali #TNForest

Bird orchestra at its finest! 🎶 And hidden in this chatter is a beautiful life lesson. 🙌 At the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters paint the sky before coming together to roost. They gather for safety, stay connected through constant musical calls, and hunt more effectively as a group. Found along forest edges and open spaces, these vibrant birds also play an important ecological role by controlling insect populations. A perfect reminder that there is strength in togetherness. Incredible capture by Sriram Murali #TNForest

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Long message, but trust me, it will be worth your time. Here is a remarkable update from Tamil Nadu’s tagged turtles. Early tracking data shows that some have already travelled to the Sri Lanka Dome, a little known ocean region where marine life gathers in extraordinary numbers. What makes this even more astonishing is that turtles migrating from Odisha are also expected to arrive in the same waters. Species from distant coastlines are converging at one natural marine hotspot shaped entirely by the rhythm of the ocean. The Sri Lanka Dome is created by powerful seasonal ocean processes that bring cool, nutrient-rich waters to the surface. This fuels plankton blooms and attracts turtles, fish, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. It is one of the most productive upwelling zones in the world’s oceans, beginning in May, reaching its peak in July, and declining in September. At that time, the turtles move out of the region and begin their return migration once again. These journeys reveal that turtles do not belong to one shoreline or one state. Their lives depend on a CONNECTED ocean, where feeding grounds, migration corridors, and breeding beaches all matter equally. Places like the Sri Lanka Dome remain unknown to most people, yet they are among the most important ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, like hidden engines that sustain marine biodiversity. The message from these turtles is clear. Conservation cannot stop at the beach. It must extend across borders and across seas because wildlife knows no boundaries 🙌🫶 With inputs from Dr Suresh Suresh Kumar

Long message, but trust me, it will be worth your time. Here is a remarkable update from Tamil Nadu’s tagged turtles. Early tracking data shows that some have already travelled to the Sri Lanka Dome, a little known ocean region where marine life gathers in extraordinary numbers. What makes this even more astonishing is that turtles migrating from Odisha are also expected to arrive in the same waters. Species from distant coastlines are converging at one natural marine hotspot shaped entirely by the rhythm of the ocean. The Sri Lanka Dome is created by powerful seasonal ocean processes that bring cool, nutrient-rich waters to the surface. This fuels plankton blooms and attracts turtles, fish, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. It is one of the most productive upwelling zones in the world’s oceans, beginning in May, reaching its peak in July, and declining in September. At that time, the turtles move out of the region and begin their return migration once again. These journeys reveal that turtles do not belong to one shoreline or one state. Their lives depend on a CONNECTED ocean, where feeding grounds, migration corridors, and breeding beaches all matter equally. Places like the Sri Lanka Dome remain unknown to most people, yet they are among the most important ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, like hidden engines that sustain marine biodiversity. The message from these turtles is clear. Conservation cannot stop at the beach. It must extend across borders and across seas because wildlife knows no boundaries 🙌🫶 With inputs from Dr Suresh Suresh Kumar

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Long before biodiversity became a science, Indigenous communities knew the forests by heart. They carry generations of knowledge about elephants, grasslands, forests, medicinal plants, wildlife, water & seasons. knowledge shaped by centuries of living with nature. Across the world, Indigenous Peoples are guardians of some of the Earth’s most precious ecosystems and its remaining biodiversity. Their deep connection with the land, passed down through generations, offers invaluable lessons in living sustainably with nature. On World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let us honour their wisdom and resilience, amplify their voices, protect their rights and, above all, learn from them. 🎥 Supriya Sahu IAS captured during a welcome ceremony by Toda elders in the Nilgiris wearing their most exquisite hand embroidered shawls. #WorldIndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenousday

Long before biodiversity became a science, Indigenous communities knew the forests by heart. They carry generations of knowledge about elephants, grasslands, forests, medicinal plants, wildlife, water & seasons. knowledge shaped by centuries of living with nature. Across the world, Indigenous Peoples are guardians of some of the Earth’s most precious ecosystems and its remaining biodiversity. Their deep connection with the land, passed down through generations, offers invaluable lessons in living sustainably with nature. On World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let us honour their wisdom and resilience, amplify their voices, protect their rights and, above all, learn from them. 🎥 Supriya Sahu IAS captured during a welcome ceremony by Toda elders in the Nilgiris wearing their most exquisite hand embroidered shawls. #WorldIndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenousday

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A journey of a lifetime begins today! Fifteen mahouts and cavadies from the Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu have boarded their first-ever international flight to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. The objective of this visit is to learn and exchange best practices in elephant management and welfare. This marks the second batch to undertake this transformative journey, following the first group of 13 who visited TECC in 2023. This unique initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s broader vision to professionalise elephant care by blending the traditional tribal wisdom of our mahouts with modern global standards. The visiting team comprises mahouts, cavadies, veterinary experts, forest rangers, and department officials. We wish our team a meaningful and empowering experience. #MahoutsOfTamilNadu #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #Kozhikamuthi #TNForest

A journey of a lifetime begins today! Fifteen mahouts and cavadies from the Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu have boarded their first-ever international flight to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang, Thailand. The objective of this visit is to learn and exchange best practices in elephant management and welfare. This marks the second batch to undertake this transformative journey, following the first group of 13 who visited TECC in 2023. This unique initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s broader vision to professionalise elephant care by blending the traditional tribal wisdom of our mahouts with modern global standards. The visiting team comprises mahouts, cavadies, veterinary experts, forest rangers, and department officials. We wish our team a meaningful and empowering experience. #MahoutsOfTamilNadu #WildlifeConservation #Theppakadu #Kozhikamuthi #TNForest

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A big shout out to the Coimbatore Forest Division team,Tamil Nadu which worked 24*7 to revive a sick wild Female elephant found lying in lateral recumbency position unable to get up. It was heartbreaking to see her 3 months old baby roaming around her in distress. The team has lifted the elephant with a crane to make her stand and provided all necessary treatment. Mother elephant is doing well and her baby is happily feeding. Though the elephant is doing well,we need to watch out for her health. Very proud of your work CF Ramasubramanian, DFO Jeyaraj, Vets Dr Sukumar, Dr Rajesh and Dr Priyanka. Range officers Arun and Thirumurugan and all other forest staff #TNForest #Elephants

A big shout out to the Coimbatore Forest Division team,Tamil Nadu which worked 24*7 to revive a sick wild Female elephant found lying in lateral recumbency position unable to get up. It was heartbreaking to see her 3 months old baby roaming around her in distress. The team has lifted the elephant with a crane to make her stand and provided all necessary treatment. Mother elephant is doing well and her baby is happily feeding. Though the elephant is doing well,we need to watch out for her health. Very proud of your work CF Ramasubramanian, DFO Jeyaraj, Vets Dr Sukumar, Dr Rajesh and Dr Priyanka. Range officers Arun and Thirumurugan and all other forest staff #TNForest #Elephants

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Back to the wild again after TN Foresters safely rescued this beautiful leopard which had strayed in a habitation and released in the core area of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, ensuring safety for people and wildlife. Well done Team Sathyamangalam 👍 #TNForest #wildliferescue #leopard

Back to the wild again after TN Foresters safely rescued this beautiful leopard which had strayed in a habitation and released in the core area of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, ensuring safety for people and wildlife. Well done Team Sathyamangalam 👍 #TNForest #wildliferescue #leopard

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From despair to hope and from struggle to triumph, this is the incredible story of a wild elephant mother's fight for survival backed by a dedicated and professional team of foresters and vets from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Forest Department .The mother elephant was found sick and lying on ground with her 3 months old baby roaming around her in confusion and distress.The team consulted experts and vets and successfully lifted her with the help of a crane. She was kept supported by the crane for three days while being treated by Vets. Her baby joined the herd and other siblings roaming in the nearby forests visiting the mother in the night. Thanks to the treatment,she gained enough strength and was released to freedom in the wild today. We are monitoring her to keep an eye on her well being. Gratitude and kudos to the entire team for their efforts. Way to go team 👏👍Video Credits Tamil Nadu Forest Department #TNForest

From despair to hope and from struggle to triumph, this is the incredible story of a wild elephant mother's fight for survival backed by a dedicated and professional team of foresters and vets from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Forest Department .The mother elephant was found sick and lying on ground with her 3 months old baby roaming around her in confusion and distress.The team consulted experts and vets and successfully lifted her with the help of a crane. She was kept supported by the crane for three days while being treated by Vets. Her baby joined the herd and other siblings roaming in the nearby forests visiting the mother in the night. Thanks to the treatment,she gained enough strength and was released to freedom in the wild today. We are monitoring her to keep an eye on her well being. Gratitude and kudos to the entire team for their efforts. Way to go team 👏👍Video Credits Tamil Nadu Forest Department #TNForest

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And he is back 😀 #missinglion #vandalurzoo

And he is back 😀 #missinglion #vandalurzoo

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Look at this extraordinarily brave elephant herd, staying together, protecting their young and fighting raging waters ! Heartbreaking, yet an extraordinary story of resilience. Amid the devastating floods in Nepal, a herd of five wild elephants, three adults and two young calves, was swept into the powerful currents eventually reaching the Girijapuri Barrage in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The adults stayed with the struggling calves, battling the current to protect them. In a timely intervention, Forest and Irrigation Department teams reduced the force of the water at the barrage and guided the herd safely towards the riverbank and back into the forest. Kudos to all those who helped save these precious lives. News source Dalimss News and ElBuni #Nepal #elephants

Look at this extraordinarily brave elephant herd, staying together, protecting their young and fighting raging waters ! Heartbreaking, yet an extraordinary story of resilience. Amid the devastating floods in Nepal, a herd of five wild elephants, three adults and two young calves, was swept into the powerful currents eventually reaching the Girijapuri Barrage in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The adults stayed with the struggling calves, battling the current to protect them. In a timely intervention, Forest and Irrigation Department teams reduced the force of the water at the barrage and guided the herd safely towards the riverbank and back into the forest. Kudos to all those who helped save these precious lives. News source Dalimss News and ElBuni #Nepal #elephants

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Bravo ! Quick action and coordination between the Assam Forest Department and Railways helped save precious elephant lives from a potential collision with a Rajdhani Express on the railway tracks in Nagaon today. Forest staff alerted the Railways, and the loco-pilot, working with the Railway Control Room, halted the Rajdhani Express, allowing the large herd to cross safely.

Bravo ! Quick action and coordination between the Assam Forest Department and Railways helped save precious elephant lives from a potential collision with a Rajdhani Express on the railway tracks in Nagaon today. Forest staff alerted the Railways, and the loco-pilot, working with the Railway Control Room, halted the Rajdhani Express, allowing the large herd to cross safely.

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Beyond the Call of Duty : School Principal Rajendra Dawadi Saves 900 Children in Nepal. Bravo 🫡 Video Credits BBC News (World)

Beyond the Call of Duty : School Principal Rajendra Dawadi Saves 900 Children in Nepal. Bravo 🫡 Video Credits BBC News (World)

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Zero deaths. That is the mission. A dedicated team of forest officers, patrolling staff, loco pilots, drone operators and control centre monitors works round the clock at Tamil Nadu’s AI-powered Elephant Control and Command Centre in Madukkarai in Coimbatore to keep elephants safe. In just over two and a half years, the system has facilitated around 9,481 safe elephant crossings ensuring Zero elephant deaths on Railway Tracks, demonstrating how technology, human vigilance and teamwork can come together to protect wildlife. The system has generated more than 7,116 real-time alerts for railway authorities and loco pilots, leading to 3,821 instances where trains were slowed down or stopped to allow elephants to cross safely. Beyond elephants, the system has also detected deer, gaurs and leopards, creating a comprehensive AI-enabled wildlife monitoring network. The Government of Tamil Nadu continues to strengthen the system. AI-powered drones have been deployed for wider landscape surveillance, extending monitoring beyond fixed thermal cameras and providing real-time situational awareness of elephant movements. No system can ever be perfect, and the worry never really goes away. But we must keep learning, improving and doing better. A big shoutout to these unsung heroes whose constant vigilance, dedication and hard work make this possible. #AIMadukkarai #AIForWildlife #Elephants #WildlifeConservation

Zero deaths. That is the mission. A dedicated team of forest officers, patrolling staff, loco pilots, drone operators and control centre monitors works round the clock at Tamil Nadu’s AI-powered Elephant Control and Command Centre in Madukkarai in Coimbatore to keep elephants safe. In just over two and a half years, the system has facilitated around 9,481 safe elephant crossings ensuring Zero elephant deaths on Railway Tracks, demonstrating how technology, human vigilance and teamwork can come together to protect wildlife. The system has generated more than 7,116 real-time alerts for railway authorities and loco pilots, leading to 3,821 instances where trains were slowed down or stopped to allow elephants to cross safely. Beyond elephants, the system has also detected deer, gaurs and leopards, creating a comprehensive AI-enabled wildlife monitoring network. The Government of Tamil Nadu continues to strengthen the system. AI-powered drones have been deployed for wider landscape surveillance, extending monitoring beyond fixed thermal cameras and providing real-time situational awareness of elephant movements. No system can ever be perfect, and the worry never really goes away. But we must keep learning, improving and doing better. A big shoutout to these unsung heroes whose constant vigilance, dedication and hard work make this possible. #AIMadukkarai #AIForWildlife #Elephants #WildlifeConservation

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As a beautiful family of elephants crosses the railway track at Madukkarai in Coimbatore, an AI-powered early warning system by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department ensures their safe passage, a sight that fills the heart with warmth. What better tribute to elephants on the #WorldElephantDay than guaranteeing their right to a safe life. Since November 2023, this system has ensured zero elephant deaths on the tracks. We have installed 12 towers and 24 thermal cameras on constant watch, 6,592 elephants have crossed safely. Saluting forest rangers, track watchers, guards, loco pilots and officers who are making this possible. Lets do more of these interventions to ensure long term survival of these beautiful elephant families. Video rights - Tamil Nadu Forest Department #ElephantDay #elephants #worldelephantday2025 #wildlifeconservation WWF-India IUCN Wildlife Institute of India

As a beautiful family of elephants crosses the railway track at Madukkarai in Coimbatore, an AI-powered early warning system by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department ensures their safe passage, a sight that fills the heart with warmth. What better tribute to elephants on the #WorldElephantDay than guaranteeing their right to a safe life. Since November 2023, this system has ensured zero elephant deaths on the tracks. We have installed 12 towers and 24 thermal cameras on constant watch, 6,592 elephants have crossed safely. Saluting forest rangers, track watchers, guards, loco pilots and officers who are making this possible. Lets do more of these interventions to ensure long term survival of these beautiful elephant families. Video rights - Tamil Nadu Forest Department #ElephantDay #elephants #worldelephantday2025 #wildlifeconservation WWF-India IUCN Wildlife Institute of India

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1,018,923 views • 1 year ago

Long post but trust me its worth reading ! India is writing one of wildlife conservation’s most important comeback stories and it is about bringing its vultures back from near extinction ! Madhya Pradesh’s 2025 census recorded 12,981 vultures, up from 10,845 in 2024, a nearly 20% rise in the count in just one year. Panna Tiger Reserve is at the heart of this story, supporting seven of India’s nine vulture species i.e. White-rumped, Indian, Red-headed and Egyptian Vultures, along with the migratory Himalayan Griffon, Eurasian Griffon and Cinereous Vulture. Its sandstone cliffs, deep gorges and forests make it one of India’s great vulture landscapes. In the South Indian States, the picture is encouraging too. The 2025 synchronised survey across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka recorded 390 vultures, up from 320 in the previous survey. Tamil Nadu accounted for 157 vultures, while Mudumalai recorded 60 active nests and 34 chicks, very important evidence that this southern stronghold continues to support breeding populations. Why does their return matter so much? A remarkable study by Anant Sudarshan of the University of Warwick and Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago found that the catastrophic collapse of vultures in India had serious consequences for human health too. In areas where vultures had once thrived, their disappearance was associated with a more than 4% increase in human mortality. So what is being done ! India’s national vulture conservation programme, working with institutions such as the Bombay Natural History Society, Wildlife Institute of India and State Governments, has built a structured response through the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, restrictions on toxic veterinary drugs such as diclofenac and other harmful NSAIDs, conservation-breeding and rescue centres, Vulture Safe Zones, research and systematic monitoring. Vultures almost went extinct across the Indian subcontinent. Their recovery remains fragile and there is still a long way to go, but the early results of sustained conservation efforts are promising. Video Pravin Shanmughanandam photos Dhanu Paran #vultures #vultureconservation

Long post but trust me its worth reading ! India is writing one of wildlife conservation’s most important comeback stories and it is about bringing its vultures back from near extinction ! Madhya Pradesh’s 2025 census recorded 12,981 vultures, up from 10,845 in 2024, a nearly 20% rise in the count in just one year. Panna Tiger Reserve is at the heart of this story, supporting seven of India’s nine vulture species i.e. White-rumped, Indian, Red-headed and Egyptian Vultures, along with the migratory Himalayan Griffon, Eurasian Griffon and Cinereous Vulture. Its sandstone cliffs, deep gorges and forests make it one of India’s great vulture landscapes. In the South Indian States, the picture is encouraging too. The 2025 synchronised survey across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka recorded 390 vultures, up from 320 in the previous survey. Tamil Nadu accounted for 157 vultures, while Mudumalai recorded 60 active nests and 34 chicks, very important evidence that this southern stronghold continues to support breeding populations. Why does their return matter so much? A remarkable study by Anant Sudarshan of the University of Warwick and Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago found that the catastrophic collapse of vultures in India had serious consequences for human health too. In areas where vultures had once thrived, their disappearance was associated with a more than 4% increase in human mortality. So what is being done ! India’s national vulture conservation programme, working with institutions such as the Bombay Natural History Society, Wildlife Institute of India and State Governments, has built a structured response through the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, restrictions on toxic veterinary drugs such as diclofenac and other harmful NSAIDs, conservation-breeding and rescue centres, Vulture Safe Zones, research and systematic monitoring. Vultures almost went extinct across the Indian subcontinent. Their recovery remains fragile and there is still a long way to go, but the early results of sustained conservation efforts are promising. Video Pravin Shanmughanandam photos Dhanu Paran #vultures #vultureconservation

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17,299 views • 6 days ago

Thank you for the vadas, idlis and filter coffee. Thank you for the birds, beaches and mangroves; the turtles that return to our shores; the glorious tree-lined streets; the Marina breeze; the December Kutcheri, magnificent old buildings, jasmine flowers and Madras checks. Thank you for the 4 a.m. coffee shops serving piping-hot idlis, and inspiring hardworking women with flowers in their hair, selling fish, flowers and vegetables, running businesses, leading institutions, & literally getting everything done What a vibe ❤️ Happy Madras Day ! #MadrasDay #HappyMadrasDay2026

Thank you for the vadas, idlis and filter coffee. Thank you for the birds, beaches and mangroves; the turtles that return to our shores; the glorious tree-lined streets; the Marina breeze; the December Kutcheri, magnificent old buildings, jasmine flowers and Madras checks. Thank you for the 4 a.m. coffee shops serving piping-hot idlis, and inspiring hardworking women with flowers in their hair, selling fish, flowers and vegetables, running businesses, leading institutions, & literally getting everything done What a vibe ❤️ Happy Madras Day ! #MadrasDay #HappyMadrasDay2026

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32,650 views • 13 days ago

Hello Chennai here comes your third Mangrove Magic ! Along the Buckingham Canal, the Chennai Forest Division has planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings across 20 hectares during 2025–26. What you see here is the fishbone structure to support healthy tidal flow. 8 main fishbone canals have been created with 8 feeder canals and 186 distribution channels. This is supported by Team ICICI Bank under their CSR initiative This effort builds on the earlier phases wherein 12,500 mangrove seedlings were planted near Kazhipattur along the Buckingham Canal in 2024–25, with 2,500 associate coastal species, followed by 5,000 mangroves planted at the Battle of Adyar Island estuary. Step by step, TN Forest Department is building Chennai's living coastal bioshield restoring mangroves that protect the city, nurture biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience. Kudos to Chennai DFO Thiru Saravanan and his entire team 💪🙌 #Mangroves #Chennai #Climateaction #ClimateAction

Hello Chennai here comes your third Mangrove Magic ! Along the Buckingham Canal, the Chennai Forest Division has planted 20,000 mangrove seedlings across 20 hectares during 2025–26. What you see here is the fishbone structure to support healthy tidal flow. 8 main fishbone canals have been created with 8 feeder canals and 186 distribution channels. This is supported by Team ICICI Bank under their CSR initiative This effort builds on the earlier phases wherein 12,500 mangrove seedlings were planted near Kazhipattur along the Buckingham Canal in 2024–25, with 2,500 associate coastal species, followed by 5,000 mangroves planted at the Battle of Adyar Island estuary. Step by step, TN Forest Department is building Chennai's living coastal bioshield restoring mangroves that protect the city, nurture biodiversity and strengthen climate resilience. Kudos to Chennai DFO Thiru Saravanan and his entire team 💪🙌 #Mangroves #Chennai #Climateaction #ClimateAction

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372,966 views • 5 months ago

An 800-kg wild gaur walked more than 300 km across Tamil Nadu, from the forests of Trichy to the shores of Pamban. What followed was one of the most complex wildlife operations undertaken in the state. After a month of tracking the animal through human-dominated landscapes, and when all efforts to guide it back to suitable habitat failed, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department carried out the state’s first long-distance gaur translocation. Nearly 100 personnel, including expert veterinarians and trackers, worked in challenging coastal terrain to safely tranquilize, transport and release the animal in a Reserve Forest in Dindigul after a 13-hour capture operation and a 9-hour journey. Translocating a gaur is among the most challenging wildlife management tasks. This successful operation marks a significant milestone in conflict mitigation and wildlife management, while providing valuable lessons for future human-wildlife conflict situations. Kudos to the entire team 👏👏💪

An 800-kg wild gaur walked more than 300 km across Tamil Nadu, from the forests of Trichy to the shores of Pamban. What followed was one of the most complex wildlife operations undertaken in the state. After a month of tracking the animal through human-dominated landscapes, and when all efforts to guide it back to suitable habitat failed, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department carried out the state’s first long-distance gaur translocation. Nearly 100 personnel, including expert veterinarians and trackers, worked in challenging coastal terrain to safely tranquilize, transport and release the animal in a Reserve Forest in Dindigul after a 13-hour capture operation and a 9-hour journey. Translocating a gaur is among the most challenging wildlife management tasks. This successful operation marks a significant milestone in conflict mitigation and wildlife management, while providing valuable lessons for future human-wildlife conflict situations. Kudos to the entire team 👏👏💪

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178,008 views • 2 months ago

“ ஓடுங்க ஓடுங்க தங்கப்பிள்ளை...” ( Run, run, golden child ) These are the affectionate words of a fisherman as he calls out in Tamil while gently releasing a juvenile dugong, accidentally caught in his fishing net, back into the sea in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. What makes this beautiful moment truly unforgettable is the story behind it. Years of sustained awareness, engagement and trust-building with local fisherfolk, supported by incentive mechanisms introduced with the help of District Collectors, is encouraging communities to actively participate in conservation. From 2023 till date 21 Dugongs have been rescued. The restoration of approximately 3 acres of seagrass the lifeline of dugongs is further strengthening their habitat. This goes to show that the future of conservation will ultimately depend on how meaningfully local communities are involved in protecting wildlife and the ecosystems they share. Kudos to CF, DFO Pudukkottai and the Team #TNForest TN DIPR

“ ஓடுங்க ஓடுங்க தங்கப்பிள்ளை...” ( Run, run, golden child ) These are the affectionate words of a fisherman as he calls out in Tamil while gently releasing a juvenile dugong, accidentally caught in his fishing net, back into the sea in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. What makes this beautiful moment truly unforgettable is the story behind it. Years of sustained awareness, engagement and trust-building with local fisherfolk, supported by incentive mechanisms introduced with the help of District Collectors, is encouraging communities to actively participate in conservation. From 2023 till date 21 Dugongs have been rescued. The restoration of approximately 3 acres of seagrass the lifeline of dugongs is further strengthening their habitat. This goes to show that the future of conservation will ultimately depend on how meaningfully local communities are involved in protecting wildlife and the ecosystems they share. Kudos to CF, DFO Pudukkottai and the Team #TNForest TN DIPR

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92,801 views • 1 month ago

What is the finest piece of engineering in nature for you ? For me, it has to be the mangrove. Trust me, it is nothing short of space science. Standing between land and sea, mangroves filter salt, breathe through specialised aerial roots, protect coastlines, nurture fisheries, shelter tigers, golden jackals, birds, crocodiles and store extraordinary vast amounts of carbon. They truly are nature’s climate superheroes. Happy International Mangrove Day #InternationalMangroveDay #MangroveDay #Mangroves #TNForest video P Muraleedharan #climatesuperheroes

What is the finest piece of engineering in nature for you ? For me, it has to be the mangrove. Trust me, it is nothing short of space science. Standing between land and sea, mangroves filter salt, breathe through specialised aerial roots, protect coastlines, nurture fisheries, shelter tigers, golden jackals, birds, crocodiles and store extraordinary vast amounts of carbon. They truly are nature’s climate superheroes. Happy International Mangrove Day #InternationalMangroveDay #MangroveDay #Mangroves #TNForest video P Muraleedharan #climatesuperheroes

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68,580 views • 1 month ago

What if your next stay came with the sounds of the forest, trekking trails at your doorstep and the Anamalai Tiger Reserve on the horizon ! 😊 Welcome to Camp Sethumadai in Coimbatore, where five comfortable tents, private washrooms, good food and plenty of wilderness await you. But what makes this place truly special is that it is fully operated by the local tribal community, creating livelihoods while offering visitors a deeper connection with the landscape and the people who know it best. Operated by Trek Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Forest Department . More details:

What if your next stay came with the sounds of the forest, trekking trails at your doorstep and the Anamalai Tiger Reserve on the horizon ! 😊 Welcome to Camp Sethumadai in Coimbatore, where five comfortable tents, private washrooms, good food and plenty of wilderness await you. But what makes this place truly special is that it is fully operated by the local tribal community, creating livelihoods while offering visitors a deeper connection with the landscape and the people who know it best. Operated by Trek Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Forest Department . More details:

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85,699 views • 1 month ago

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department, as our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones & experienced forest watchers the herd was located and the tiny calf was safely reunited. Teams are still on ground for monitoring. Kudos to Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range officer Manikantan and the entire team 👍 videos FD TN DIPR Tamil Nadu Forest Department MoEF&CC #elephantcalf

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1,140,925 views • 2 years ago

So lucky to have captured this magical sight as hundreds of deer began moving through the forests of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve as darkness fell, making their way to the safety of their night-time resting grounds. Their eyes glowed like countless stars, creating a true 'Taare Zameen Par' moment in the heart of the wilderness. #Mudumalai #deer Video Supriya Sahu IAS

So lucky to have captured this magical sight as hundreds of deer began moving through the forests of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve as darkness fell, making their way to the safety of their night-time resting grounds. Their eyes glowed like countless stars, creating a true 'Taare Zameen Par' moment in the heart of the wilderness. #Mudumalai #deer Video Supriya Sahu IAS

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48,821 views • 1 month ago

Incredible sight ! A big shout-out to Loco Pilot Das and Assistant Loco Pilot Umesh Kumar of the 15959 Kamrup Express for their swift and heroic action on 16th October in saving a herd of about 60 elephants crossing the railway tracks between Habaipur and Lamsakhang by applying emergency brakes. Pilots were alerted through a Artificial Intelligence based Detection System which comprehensively covers the track. This incident spotlights the importance of technology to prevent such near-misses. Tamil Nadu’s AI-based surveillance system implemented by us in Madukkarai, Coimbatore has also successfully prevented elephant-train collisions through 24/7 monitoring with thermal cameras and real-time alerts. Implementing similar solutions across vulnerable tracks can significantly reduce fatalities and enhance coexistence between wildlife and human infrastructure. Video मं.रे.प्र.लामडिंग, पू.सी.रेलवे / DRM LUMDING NFR #elephants #madukkarai #wildlifeconservation #AIinwildlifeconservation Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Incredible sight ! A big shout-out to Loco Pilot Das and Assistant Loco Pilot Umesh Kumar of the 15959 Kamrup Express for their swift and heroic action on 16th October in saving a herd of about 60 elephants crossing the railway tracks between Habaipur and Lamsakhang by applying emergency brakes. Pilots were alerted through a Artificial Intelligence based Detection System which comprehensively covers the track. This incident spotlights the importance of technology to prevent such near-misses. Tamil Nadu’s AI-based surveillance system implemented by us in Madukkarai, Coimbatore has also successfully prevented elephant-train collisions through 24/7 monitoring with thermal cameras and real-time alerts. Implementing similar solutions across vulnerable tracks can significantly reduce fatalities and enhance coexistence between wildlife and human infrastructure. Video मं.रे.प्र.लामडिंग, पू.सी.रेलवे / DRM LUMDING NFR #elephants #madukkarai #wildlifeconservation #AIinwildlifeconservation Tamil Nadu Forest Department

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660,980 views • 1 year ago

The recent AI Impact Summit hosted by India recently brings focus on practical applications of AI. At Madukkarai in Tamil Nadu, a simple AI-based Elephant Detection System has enabled 8,679 safe elephant crossings in a little more than 2 years. Incidently it has also recorded 100 leopard alerts, 560 wild gaur alerts, and captured 14,888 deer alerts across two vulnerable railway stretches, protecting precious wildlife. In Gudalur in the Nilgiris, another AI system is working at the landscape level to generate real-time alerts for the local community, and in Hosur too, an AI system is helping elephants. These systems may not be perfect, no system ever is, but the foremost goal is protection. The future of AI lies not just in innovation, but in using technology where it matters most: solving real problems, in real places, and for real lives #AIforgood #wildlifeconservation #MadukkaraiAIProject #elephants WWF-India WWF IUCN

The recent AI Impact Summit hosted by India recently brings focus on practical applications of AI. At Madukkarai in Tamil Nadu, a simple AI-based Elephant Detection System has enabled 8,679 safe elephant crossings in a little more than 2 years. Incidently it has also recorded 100 leopard alerts, 560 wild gaur alerts, and captured 14,888 deer alerts across two vulnerable railway stretches, protecting precious wildlife. In Gudalur in the Nilgiris, another AI system is working at the landscape level to generate real-time alerts for the local community, and in Hosur too, an AI system is helping elephants. These systems may not be perfect, no system ever is, but the foremost goal is protection. The future of AI lies not just in innovation, but in using technology where it matters most: solving real problems, in real places, and for real lives #AIforgood #wildlifeconservation #MadukkaraiAIProject #elephants WWF-India WWF IUCN

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177,725 views • 5 months ago

Woo hoo ! Tamil Nadu,your first Dark Sky Park is here at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest at Kolli Hills.Crystal-clear, light-pollution-free skies. Structured stargazing sessions. New moon night camps. Get ready to look up and witness the stars like never before. Reach the Universe Starvoirs Details at #DarkSkyPark #KolliHills #TNForest

Woo hoo ! Tamil Nadu,your first Dark Sky Park is here at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest at Kolli Hills.Crystal-clear, light-pollution-free skies. Structured stargazing sessions. New moon night camps. Get ready to look up and witness the stars like never before. Reach the Universe Starvoirs Details at #DarkSkyPark #KolliHills #TNForest

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185,994 views • 6 months ago

Imagine a world without elephants. Imagine forests without them. They would never be as rich, resilient and alive as they are when elephants roam through them as ecosystem engineers ! India is so lucky to have elephants. The latest Wildlife Institute of India DNA-based assessment estimates 22,446 wild elephants in India, meaning India is home to roughly half of the world’s remaining wild Asian elephants. Within India, the Western Ghats are the great elephant stronghold. Karnataka (6,013), Tamil Nadu (3,136) and Kerala (2,785) together have 11,934 elephants, more than 53% of India’s entire estimated population. Tamil Nadu has the third-highest elephant population in the country, after Karnataka and Assam. India’s top five elephant states are: Karnataka 6,013 | Assam 4,159 | Tamil Nadu 3,136 | Kerala 2,785 | Uttarakhand 1,792. Together they account for nearly 80% of India’s elephants. This #WorldElephantDay, we must resolve to do everything we can to conserve elephants #worldElephantDay2026 #elephants #elephantday Brilliant capture Pravin Shanmughanandam

Imagine a world without elephants. Imagine forests without them. They would never be as rich, resilient and alive as they are when elephants roam through them as ecosystem engineers ! India is so lucky to have elephants. The latest Wildlife Institute of India DNA-based assessment estimates 22,446 wild elephants in India, meaning India is home to roughly half of the world’s remaining wild Asian elephants. Within India, the Western Ghats are the great elephant stronghold. Karnataka (6,013), Tamil Nadu (3,136) and Kerala (2,785) together have 11,934 elephants, more than 53% of India’s entire estimated population. Tamil Nadu has the third-highest elephant population in the country, after Karnataka and Assam. India’s top five elephant states are: Karnataka 6,013 | Assam 4,159 | Tamil Nadu 3,136 | Kerala 2,785 | Uttarakhand 1,792. Together they account for nearly 80% of India’s elephants. This #WorldElephantDay, we must resolve to do everything we can to conserve elephants #worldElephantDay2026 #elephants #elephantday Brilliant capture Pravin Shanmughanandam

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28,340 views • 23 days ago

The Circle of life continues #TheElephantsWhisperers Bomman & Bellie are now foster parents to another orphaned baby elephant from Dharmapuri,now in #Mudumalai after Team #TNForest tried its best to reunite the 4 months old calf with herd. We are happy he is in safe hands. vc-ss

The Circle of life continues #TheElephantsWhisperers Bomman & Bellie are now foster parents to another orphaned baby elephant from Dharmapuri,now in #Mudumalai after Team #TNForest tried its best to reunite the 4 months old calf with herd. We are happy he is in safe hands. vc-ss

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985,599 views • 3 years ago