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Elephant pushes safari vehicle filled with tourists, almost topples it. Watch

A video of an elephant trying to topple a safari vehicle has left people scared. It has also prompted netizens to post varied reactions.

The image shows an elephant trying to topple a safari vehicle. (Instagram/@therealtarzann)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 09:01 PM IST
ByTrisha Sengupta

Elephant burials and human grief: Exploring depths of animal sentience

Elephant calves have been found buried - what does that mean? Ancient traditions: Elephant burials hint at possible understanding of death

Elephant burials and human grief: Exploring depths of animal sentience, emotion of death (AP File Photo)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 04:48 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Portsmouth

IAS Supriya Sahu feeds calves featured in The Elephant Whisperers. Watch

IAS Supriya Sahu urged people to visit the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, home to the calves featured in the Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers.

The image shows IAS Supriya Sahu feeding the calves featured in the Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers. (X/@supriyasahuias)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 11:05 PM IST

Elephant’s DIY toe cleaning technique using a stick captured on camera. Watch

An individual reacted to this video of an elephant cleaning his toe using a stick and wrote, “This is so cool.”

The image shows the elephant cleaning its toe using a stick. (X/@AMAZlNGNATURE)
Published on Mar 11, 2024 09:29 PM IST

DRI officers intercept illegal elephant tusk trade in Bengaluru; seven arrested

With the arrest of seven accused near Bengaluru, the Directorate of Revenue (DRI) officers said they have busted a syndicate's efforts to trade elephant tusks.

Elephant tusks seized from the smugglers. (HT Photo/ Sourced)(Representative image)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:13 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Elephant killed in Assam after getting hit and dragged by train

The Northeast Frontier Railway said the area where the incident happened comes under a secured elephant corridor, but the accident took place before the restriction period started

A wild elephant inside the Kaziranga national park in Assam. (AP File Photo)
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 09:16 AM IST
ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

PM Modi's visit prompts closure of jeep safari, elephant ride in Kaziranga

Jeep safari and elephant rides closed from March 7-9 in view of PM Modi's visit to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam

Kaziranga suspends jeep safari, elephant rides from March 7-9 during PM Modi's visit (File Photo by HT_PRINT)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 09:58 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kaziranga (assam) [india]

Elephant tramples 60-year-old to death

According to the forest officials, on Saturday morning the elderly farmer went for work when he passed through Nishani Betta

Kodagu has witnessed a rise in human-elephant conflict in recent times. (HT)
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 12:10 PM IST

Elephant from Maharashtra strays into Belagavi, roams for 10 hours

Through the collar ID of the tusker, the forest officials identified it to be from a jungle in Maharashtra

Officials said, the fully grown tusker, was first seen by morning walkers in Kangrali BK town around 6am. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 07:58 AM IST

One-woman tusk force: A Wknd interview with Parbati Barua

She grew up taming wild elephants in the forests. Now 70, she is the first Indian woman mahout to be awarded a Padma Shri.

Parbati Barua with one of her elephants in Chhattisgarh in 2003. Even today, she prefers to spend time with her long-time elephant companion Lakshmimala.‘I visit her almost every week,’ she says. (Getty Images)
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 06:14 PM IST
ByRudraneil Sengupta

How a radio collared elephant triggered Cong vs opposition slugfest in Karnataka

On February 10, Ajeesh Jospeh Panachiyil was trampled to death by an elephant in Kerala's Waynad district

How a radio collared elephant triggered Cong vs opposition slugfest in Karnataka
Published on Feb 20, 2024 10:05 PM IST

Karnataka to pay compensation to Kerala man killed by elephant captured in state

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said the state government has agreed to pay the compensation.

On February 10, a man was killed by the elephant in Wayanad district of Kerala.(HT Archives (For representation))
Published on Feb 19, 2024 08:18 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Elephant family ‘bonds over’ water trough. Heartwarming scene captured on camera

The heartwarming video capturing a herd of elephants enjoying near a water trough was shared on X by IAS officer Supriya Sahu.

Tamil Nadu: A herd of elephants drinking water from a water trough in a forest. (X/@supriyasahuias)
Published on Feb 18, 2024 05:15 PM IST

IFS officer warns tourists after elephant chases men in heart-stopping video

After a video of tourists being chased by an elephant went viral, IFS officer Parveen Kaswan urged tourists to exercise caution while exploring wildlife areas.

The image shows an elephant chasing men in a forest area. (X/@ParveenKaswan)
Published on Feb 04, 2024 12:23 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre mourns death of elephant ‘Thaneer Kamban’

Addressing the elephant's origin, Minister Khandre stated that labelling wildlife with a specific state is unacceptable.

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre mourns death of elephant ‘Thaneer Kamban’
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 10:24 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Tranquilized elephant that was relocated to Karnataka's Bandipur dies

Experts from Kerala and Karnataka will conduct a necropsy on the deceased animal and will find the exact cause of death.

Tranquilized elephant that was relocated to Karnataka's Bandipur dies (Pic for representation)
Published on Feb 04, 2024 08:28 AM IST

Wild elephant from Karnataka strays into Kerala town, captured after 16 hours

The elephant, called Thanneer Komban, was darted twice before being loaded onto a truck with the help of kumki elephants for being transported to Bandipur.

Wild elephant from Karnataka strays into Kerala town, captured after 16 hours (Pic for representation)
Published on Feb 03, 2024 11:54 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Wild elephant from Karnataka strays into Kerala town, creates panic

The minister said that the elephant, wearing a radio collar, came from Karnataka.

The minister said that the process for tranquilizing the elephant, if required, has also begun. (HT Photo/Representational image)
Published on Feb 02, 2024 02:00 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Heaters, lamps, jaggery mix help Chhatbir zoo inmates beat the chill

The feline inmates of Chhatbir zoo– tigers, lions and leopards – have been provided with room and convector heaters

An iguana basking in the warmth of lamps at Chhatbir zoo in Mohali. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 10:04 AM IST
ByVaishali Mehta, Mohali

Two men try to click selfie, narrowly escape elephant attack in Bandipur forest

Viral video shows wild elephant chasing two men in Bandipur forest; one person injured but escapes tusker's attack

2 men try to click selfie, narrowly escape Elephant attack in Bandipur forest
Published on Feb 01, 2024 09:47 PM IST

Elephant herd comes together to save calf stranded in mud. Watch

The video that shows how a herd of elephants rescued a calf stuck in mud has tugged at the heartstrings of netizens and might have the same effect on you.

South Africa: Elephant herd saving the calf stuck in mud. (YouTube/Cute Tings)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 02:37 PM IST

Dhenkanal forest officials help baby elephant reunite with mama. Watch

Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda shared the incident on X and also shared how they helped the elephant reunite with its mama.

Snapshot of the elephant stuck in a trench. (X/@Susanta Nanda)
Published on Jan 23, 2024 09:50 PM IST
ByVrinda Jain

Wild elephant attacks labourer in Kodagu

The woman was shifted to Siddapura primary health centre and then to Madikeri district government hospital

The incident occurred near Siddapura village when the woman from Assam was working in the coffee estate with other workers (HT Archives)
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 08:55 AM IST

Elephant electrocuted in Assam’s Golaghat, dies: Officials

An adult male elephant in Assam's Golaghat district was electrocuted to death after coming into contact with an electrical cable outside the reserve forest area. Forest officials are discussing measures to prevent such accidents.

A herd of elephants gathers near a rice field at Borkala village, in Nagaon district, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_07_2023_000196B) (PTI FILE/REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 06:28 PM IST
ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Elephant ensures safety of its calves in the wild, IFS officer shares video

While some simply couldn’t help themselves but marvel at how the elephant is protecting its calves in the wild, others termed the sight as ‘Z+ security’.

An elephant crossing a path in the forest with its calves. (X/@ParveenKaswan)
Published on Jan 15, 2024 06:25 PM IST

Wild elephant killed by speeding train in Assam

Eyewitnesses said the other elephants in the herd managed to cross the track but one of them came under the train and it was dragged for around 100 metres

The incident happened near Mariani Railway Station at around 11.30pm on Saturday. (Representative Image)
Published on Jan 07, 2024 09:11 PM IST
ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Elephant forcefully enters Haridwar district court, causes panic

After the elephant entered the district court, Uttarakhand forest department team engaged to redirect the elephant back to its natural habitat.

Elephant tore down the gate of district court in Haridwar. (X/@Dr. PM Dhakate)
Published on Dec 28, 2023 02:13 PM IST
ByVrinda Jain

Tusker found dead in Karnataka agricultural field, electrocution suspected

Enquiry revealed that the pachyderm aged around 35-40 years came in contact with high tension wires attached to the fencing of the agricultural field.

The carcass was found on Thursday morning. (Sourced)
Published on Dec 15, 2023 11:19 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Karnataka: Elephant dies after being tranquillised, say officials

The operation, initiated a week ago, aimed to capture three elephants that had been attacking humans and causing distress in the Urubage gram panchayat limits of the Mudigere region

A wild elephant died after being administered a tranquilliser dart during an operation. (AFP)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 09:10 AM IST

Excited elephants run to meet their 'dear friend.' Watch the emotional reunion

The video was shared on Instagram and has tugged at the heartstrings of many. Watch the video here.

Snapshot of the man with elephants. (Instagram/@Good News Movement)
Published on Nov 15, 2023 08:56 PM IST
ByVrinda Jain
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