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Forest department begins profiling straying elephants to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in north Kerala
The Forest department in north Kerala is profiling elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements using photographs, videos, and field reports to address rising human-wildlife conflict. Rapid Response Teams, field staff, and forest watchers are involved in this documentation effort.
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