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Elephants spotted at Peddhavalasa, officials alert residents

Elephants spotted at Peddhavalasa, officials alert residents

VISAKHAPATNAM: A group of eight elephants was sighted roaming in Peddhavalasa village limits of Komarada mandal. The...

24 Jun 2023 1:11 AM IST

A small cave in the form of a box, has also been provided for them to retire into if they choose to do so, and some clean logs for them also to play with. Also being considered is the playing of normal jungle sounds so that the cubs stay familiar with the natural environment they were born into. (DC Image)

Tiger cubs get toys to play with

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh forest department has set itself a tough challenge. That of raising the four tiger cubs...

14 March 2023 1:22 AM IST

Given the rapid growth in urbanization, there is more stress on forest lands to encroach upon while some migrant labourers are already resorting to felling of trees and setting up of settlements. (Representational Photo: AP forest department)

Staff shortage hits wildlife, forest protection in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh forest department faces a shortage of field staff ranging from 30 to 50 per cent

3 May 2022 11:59 PM IST

A forest official said the department needs at least 1215 trackers and watchers if they are to drive away a batch of stray elephants back into forests. Representational Image. (DC File Image)

Forest officials chalk up plans to curb wild elephant trouble

The project is currently being studied by the government for feasibility

19 Jan 2022 3:48 AM IST