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Male Elephants Cornered in Kanakapura Region
In the Kanakapura region, 41 male elephants have formed groups to raid crops in farm fields.
These elephants are cornered by two major roads, NICE and Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, which limit their movement to other areas.
One notable elephant, named Rowdy Ranga, was known for leading raids and was later captured and died after being hit by a bus.
The concentration of male elephants in this region affects their gene pool and increases fights among them, leading to more man-animal conflicts.
The areas of Magadi, Channapatna, and Ramnagar have patches of forests and farm fields, making them attractive for these elephants to raid crops at night and settle during the day.
41 male elephants have formed groups of 5 to 8 to raid crops in the Kanakapura region.
Two major roads, NICE and Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, restrict their movement to other areas.
A notable elephant named Rowdy Ranga was captured and died after being hit by a bus.
The concentration of male elephants affects their gene pool and increases fights, leading to more man-animal conflicts.
The areas of Magadi, Channapatna, and Ramnagar have patches of forests and farm fields, attracting these elephants to raid crops.
- Who
- Male elephants in the Kanakapura region
- What
- Male elephants are cornered and forming groups to raid crops
- Where
- Kanakapura region, near Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and Bannerghatta National Park
- When
- Ongoing issue, with recent captures and conflicts
- Why
- Two major roads restrict their movement, leading to concentration in the region and increased man-elephant conflict
Key facts
- Region
- Kanakapura
- Number of Male Elephants
- 41
- Group Size
- 5 to 8
- Major Roads
- NICE and Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway
- Notable Elephant
- Rowdy Ranga
- Capture Location
- Nagarahole National Park
- Cause of Death
- Knocked down by a bus
- Conflict Areas
- Magadi, Channapatna, Ramnagar
Quotes
Researcher
A wildlife researcher working with the forest department in Karnataka.
“the areas of Magadi, Channapatna, and Ramnagar have patches of forest areas. Though there is availability of food and water, these male elephants have access to varieties of crops in farm fields to raid at nights and settle during daytime.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Male elephants have been cornered now owing to two major roads-NICE and Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway cutting their movements to North-East such as from Bannerghatta of Bengaluru to Tumakuru side.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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