Karnataka spends Rs 22 lakh to radio collar each wild jumbo

Category : Wildlife | Location : Karnataka  | Posted on 2023-12-08 10:33:05

For instance, the state spends at least Rs 22 lakh on capturing and radio-collaring each wild elephant. Of this, Rs 7 lakh is spent on each radio collar imported from South Africa. These collars, widely seen as alternative to translocation, are equipped with a radio transmitter with a three-year battery life. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/ktaka-spends-rs-22-lakh-to-radio-collar-each-wild-jumbo/articleshowprint/105830251.cms