Elephant shelter proposed in Manyam dist

Elephant shelter proposed in Manyam dist

The forest officer in Visakhapatnam’s Parvathipuram Manyam district, G.A.P. Prasuna, has announced plans for establishing an elephant shelter to reduce crop damage, human fatalities, injuries, and livestock deaths caused by elephant encounters. Since 2018, estimated crop losses due to elephant attacks have amounted to Rs 13 crore, affecting around 4,000 farmers across 3,500 acres. Prasuna…

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Elephant herd wreaks havoc in Parvathipuram Manyam

Elephant herd wreaks havoc in Parvathipuram Manyam

A herd of wild elephants caused chaos and damage in a village in Visakhapatnam, leading to panic among residents. Forest officials issued warnings to nearby villages about the potential dangers posed by the elephants, who have been frequenting the area. Despite efforts to manage elephant movements, the animals have increasingly ventured into human-inhabited areas, leading…

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