increased relief for man-animal conflicts

Wildlife division of the Union Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has increased ex-gratia relief under Federally sponsored schemes to victims for loss of life or property and crop damage by wild animals.

Down To Earth 
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 

tusker dies of anthrax

The carcass was of a 10 year old tusker - died of anthrax - spotted at Kadambur forest division near Sathyamangalam.
Organ samples have been taken and sent for diagnosis.
Carcass was buried in the forest.
Anthrax virus can be active for more than 30 years - the last case was in May 27, 2016.

Times Region Thursday March 1, 2018.  p.9

Villagers spot starved calf

Forest officials were taking steps to reunite a 3 year old cals with it's mother.

Earlier, it was found to be sick in Eakathur forest, and did not take food or water for some days.

Villagers found the starved calf and alerted forest officials.

T O I 
Saturday Feb. 17, 2018 - p.10