HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, Dec 3: In a heartening incident, an elephant calf that had been separated from its herd was successfully reunited with them after receiving medical treatment at Kakojan reserve forest in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia on Saturday.
According to Krishna Kanta Gogoi, a forest official, the incident occurred when an elephant herd ventured out of the forest in search of food, and the calf somehow got separated. Villagers alerted forest authorities about the lone elephant calf, prompting a quick response.
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Gogoi stated, “Upon reaching the spot, we found that the elephant calf had been separated from the herd and was lying on the ground. After a brief treatment, the calf was successfully reintegrated with the same herd.”
The challenges faced by elephants, including habitat encroachment and corridor disturbances, were highlighted in the statement. The Bogapani elephant corridor, crucial for elephant movement in Upper Assam, is facing significant encroachment, affecting the natural movement patterns of elephants.
Devajit Moran, secretary of Green Bud, pointed out the impact of deforestation in Kakojan reserve forest, Nakani reserve forest, and Duamara reserve forest on elephant behavior. He emphasized that elephants are forced to venture into human settlements in search of food, leading to conflicts.
Moran expressed concern over the blocking of essential elephant corridors due to human encroachment and announced plans to initiate a movement to reclaim these corridors for the free movement of elephants. The Bogapani and Golai elephant corridors are both affected by encroachment, impacting the natural behavior and movement patterns of elephants in the region.
