Elephant migration worry for Satkosia sanctuary

Category : Wildlife | Location : Odisha  | Posted on 2023-05-15 10:10:43

ANGUL: Once home to over 200 elephants, Satkosia wildlife sanctuary houses about 20-25 jumbos at present, raising questions about the migration patterns of the long-ranging animals. Last year, the then forest and environment minister Bikram Arukha had informed the state Assembly that there were 234 elephants in Satkosia in 2015. But in the following years, the resident elephant population has dwindled.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2023/may/15/elephant-migration-worry-for-satkosia-sanctuary-2575232.html