Archive · 31 May 2025
Elephants from Gadchiroli Enter Tadoba Buffer Zone
Two elephants took a walk into the forest near a tiger reserve.
Forest officials are keeping a close eye on them to make sure nobody gets hurt.
They've set up teams and are using special tools like drones to follow where the elephants go.
People in nearby villages are being told to be careful and stay safe.
The forest officials want to protect both the elephants and the people, and they are asking everyone to report any sightings.
Two wild elephants entered the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) from Gadchiroli district.
Forest officials are closely monitoring the elephants' movement.
The elephants crossed the Huma River and were tracked near the core area.
Local Eco-Development Committees (EDCs) and Protection Response Teams (PRTs) are involved in monitoring and awareness.
Villagers are advised to avoid forested areas at night and report sightings.
- Who
- Two wild elephants and forest department officials.
- What
- Two wild elephants from Gadchiroli entered the buffer zone of TATR.
- When
- Since Friday, with monitoring ongoing.
- Where
- Buffer zone of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To monitor elephant movement and mitigate potential human-wildlife conflict.
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Specific Area
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) buffer zone
- Number of Elephants
- Two
- Origin
- Gadchiroli district
- Key Personnel
- Forest Department, EDCs, PRTs
- Monitoring Tools
- Night vision devices, drones
