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- The Andhra Pradesh forest department, on Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's directions, is sending two trained kumki elephants, Jayant and Abhimanyu, from the Palamaneru camp to Guchimi camp in Parvathipuram Manyam district's border villages.
- The move aims to control human-elephant conflict caused by wild elephant herds migrating from Odisha, which have been damaging crops and threatening farmers.
- Officials say the elephants were chosen for their field coordination, work methods and calm temperament, and both have taken part in six recent operations.
- The state is also in talks with Odisha for a long-term solution and plans to bring in more kumki elephants.
What to watch next
- Deployment of Jayant and Abhimanyu at Guchimi camp and its effect on reducing conflict in border villages
- Outcome of talks between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha for a long-term solution
- Plans to bring additional kumki elephants from Odisha
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