Odisha records India’s highest human fatality amidst raging human-pachyderm conflict
On the other hand, Odisha topped human deaths in 2024-25 with 171 deaths, followed by Jharkhand (87), West Bengal (53), Assam (74) and Tamil Nadu (61).
On the other hand, Odisha topped human deaths in 2024-25 with 171 deaths, followed by Jharkhand (87), West Bengal (53), Assam (74) and Tamil Nadu (61).
As per the salt-water crocodile estimation-2026 report released on Monday, a total of 1,858 estuarine crocodiles were recorded, indicating an increase of 32 crocodiles compared to the previous census.
The step has been taken in the wake of reports of visitors distracting Olive Ridley with photo and video shoots.
The carcass of the 15-year-old tusker with the pair of tusks intact had been retrieved on 27 August last year.
The radio collars will be Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled and will track the real time location of problematic wild elephants.
