Sri Lanka sees average of 4 elephants die monthly due to electrocution
Sri Lanka sees average of 4 elephants die monthly due to electrocution

In Sri Lanka, an average of four elephants die each month from electrocution, with around 50 deaths attributed to unauthorized connections to the Ceylon Electricity Boards (CEB) power supply in 2024, the CEB reported. The CEB has taken steps to address the illegal connections and is calling on...

AI-based warning system installed to monitor movement of wild elephants
AI-based warning system installed to monitor movement of wild elephants

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-triggered early warning system to alert the public about elephant movement to address the rising human-elephant conflicts during the migratory season. This innovative system operational in the Hosur Forest Division...

Researchers document sharp decline in African elephants over 50 years
Researchers document sharp decline in African elephants over 50 years

According to a Reuters report, African elephants, Earths largest land animals, are remarkable mammals known for their intelligence and highly social behavior. However, they are facing significant peril. Fresh evidence of this comes from a study that documents alarming population declines at...

Man trampled to death by elephant in Ctg
Man trampled to death by elephant in Ctg

A 35-year-old man was trampled to death by an elephant in Karnaphuli upazila of Chattogram early Wednesday, reports UNB. The deceased was Md Akbar, a resident of Dakkhin Shahmirpur village of the upazila. Moniruzzaman, sub inspector of Karnaphuli police station, said Akbar, his mother and...