Odisha Villagers Forced to Seek Refuge from Elephants in Trees

In some villages in Odisha, India, people are having to sleep in makeshift homes built high up in trees.

This is because elephants are coming into their villages at night, looking for food.

The elephants' normal homes, the forests, are getting smaller because of mining, construction, and people moving in.

This makes the elephants look for food in the villages, which can be dangerous.

To stay safe, villagers build wooden platforms in the trees to avoid being hurt by the elephants.

The government is trying to help by tracking the elephants, but the problem continues to be a major issue for those living near the forests.