Elephants

Elephants stray into sandalwood plantation in Tirumala forests

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A small herd of elephants is believed to have strayed into the sandalwood plantation developed by the TTD abutting Parvetu mandapam in the midst of Tirumala forests about two kilometres from the town. The forest officials, who noticed damaged pipelines and fencing at the plantation site on Monday, suspect a herd of about five elephants … Read more

Koundinya sanctuary too small a habitat for elephants: expert

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After the straying of elephants from Koundinya sanctuary into the Irala fields near Chittoor, a herd of seven elephants sneaked from Mamandur forest into Karakambadi Road, on the outskirts of Tirupati, three days back, though for a brief period. Strangely enough, both incidents involving elephants are witnessed for the first time in nearly two decades. … Read more