89 jumbos electrocuted in last 10 years in Tamil Nadu, RTI reveals
According to the data by Project Elephant Division of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, a whopping number of 89 elephants were killed in the last 10 years due to electrocution in Tamil Nadu
published on 08 Mar 2023
A translocated elephant’s (Dharmapuri Makna) narrow escape from the train in Coimbatore
It was trying to go back to its native territory in Dharmapuri (TN). To know more read the report “Translocation case studies” by the foundation
published on 07 Mar 2023
Natural setting of Chadivayal camp near Coimbatore to house nine captive elephants from Tiruchi
The natural setting of the Chadivayal elephant camp at Siruvani foothills in the Coimbatore Forest Division is expected to ease the rehabilitation of the nine captive elephants, which will be shifted from the Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (ERRC) at M.R. Palayam in Tiruchi.
published on 06 Mar 2023
Investigative report reveals 102 persons and 20 bulls killed in jallikattu events since 2017
Over 100 persons and at least 20 bulls have been killed at jallikattu events since 2017, reveals Elsa Foundation’s investigative report, “Jallikattu Cult – Politics, Facts, Killings & COVID Deaths.”
published on 06 Mar 2023
HC Order – Rehabilitate Captive Elephants
In a three-pronged strategy to prevent cruelty to elephants, Madras high court has ordered first to ensure that no temple or private person in the state acquires any elephants anymore
published on 01 Mar 2023
Rehabilitate all Tamil Nadu captive elephants
Madras High Court Landmark Order based on Foundation’s Reports & Books
published on 27 Feb 2023
102 humans, 20 bulls killed in jallikattu events since 2017
Based on the foundation’s report: Jallikattu Cult – Politics, Killings, Facts & Covd Deaths
published on 10 Feb 2023
Bird Flies From Alaska To Australia Without Stopping, Breaks World Record
According to the Guinness World Records, bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), known by its tag number “234684,” flew 13,560 kilometres (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania without stopping for food or rest, breaking the record for the longest non-stop migration of a bird.
published on 05 Jan 2023
Makna Elephant and its close friend (with tusk) before Makna’s translocation
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. For more details read the report “Male elephant translocations” by the foundation
published on 22 Dec 2022
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for 2030
published on 19 Dec 2022
TN Elephant Death Audit Framework
published on 16 Nov 2022
Wild Life Amendment Bill: Animal protection organisations write to MPs
13 national and regional animal protection organisations have called upon Rajya Sabha members to seek their cooperation in removing the special exception created in Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill 2022, promoting the elephant trade.
published on 12 Nov 2022