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The second synchronized Elephant Population Estimation 2024 begins today in Tamil Nadu.The estimation will be done over a period of three days from 23rd to 25th May, simultaneously in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Covering 26 forest divisions in 697 blocks.The first synchronised estimation...

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The Animal Care Organization (TACO)2 years ago

Exciting news! This will ensure a bright future for these majestic creatures. 🐘

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Krishna Kumar2 years ago

maam, As a commom man, How to register as a volunteer for such exercises? It wud be a lifetime experience and also a chance to do something for wildlife

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Kannan Ravi2 years ago

Really an Informative on the survey madam.

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karunakara bhandary2 years ago

Acacia,equaluptous,parthemium and lantana are very dangerous to forest biodiversity.

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👍🏻

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suryanarayanan k2 years ago

The larger their group, the better the jungle is

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Chezhiyan Kumarasamy2 years ago

Happy World Turtle Day!

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Rajakrisihnan2 years ago

🎉🎉✨✨💖👌👌🪷

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Cutie 🥰 ❣️❣️

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