Elephant Reserves – Kerala Forest Department
Established in 2002, Wayanad, Nilambur, Anamudi and Periyar are the four Elephant Reserves in Kerala. They encompass vast areas of forest, ranging from 1200 square kilometers to a significant 3742 square kilometers, highlighting the state’s commitment to elephant conservation.
Elephants in Kerala culture - Wikipedia
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department has conducted a statewide census in Kerala in November 2018, necessitated by an order issued by the Supreme Court. In this survey, over 5706 [9] elephants were counted. Thrissur recorded the highest number of elephants (145) and Kannur has the lowest elephant population (3). Kasargod has no elephants.
Elephants – Kerala Forest Department
Forest Headquarters: Vazhuthacaud, Thycaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala 695 014: Toll free : +91 1800 425 4733
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department released ‘Elephant …
2024年7月20日 · India is home to over 60% of the world's elephant population with the highest population in Karnataka, followed by Assam and Kerala. Life span: 60-70 years. Gestation period: 20-22 months. Reproduction: A female starts calving at 18-20 years. Leader of …
Kottur Elephant Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre - Wikipedia
The centre is spread across 176 hectares of forest and currently have 16 elephants, with a capacity to accommodate 50 elephants in future after completion. [6] The first phase of the project was inaugurated in February 2021 by the Chief minister of Kerala, Pinarai Vijayan. After the full completion, it is expected that Kottur will become a ...
Nilambur Elephant Reserve - Wikipedia
Nilambur Elephant Reserve is a wildlife reserve in Kerala, India. It has a total area of 1419 (sq. km 2) [1][2] and was created in 2002 as part of Project Elephant. The reserve is one of four in Kerala; the state having an elephant population of 5706 in 2018. [3][4]
Arikomban: The painful story of India's rice-loving elephant - BBC
Kerala's forest department announced that it planned to capture Arikomban and make him a trained captive elephant. Rights activists filed a petition with the high court, urging intervention to ...
Fauna of Kerala – Kerala Forest Department
Kerala’s lush forests and expansive grasslands harbor a remarkable diversity of mammals. From the Royal Bengal Tiger, elusive Leopards, and robust Asian Elephants to the playful Malabar Giant Squirrel, and the diminutive Mouse Deer, these habitats offer a glimpse into the lives of some of India’s most iconic creatures.
Arikomban: The painful story of India's rice-loving elephant
2023年6月12日 · Kerala's forest department announced that it planned to capture Arikomban and make him a trained captive elephant. Rights activists filed a petition with the high court, urging intervention...
Elephant falls into well in Kerala; protest delays rescue efforts
4 天之前 · A stand-off between the forest staff and local residents is holding up the rescue of an elephant that fell into a well near Areekode in Malappuram district of Kerala on Thursday.