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KM-1 capture operation gathers pace as kraal nears completion

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Forest officials are preparing to capture a wild elephant known as KM-1 that frequently enters a rehabilitation area in Kerala.

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  • Forest department officials are building a specialized enclosure to house the wild elephant KM-1.
  • Authorities plan to deploy three trained kumki elephants and expert veterinarians to assist in the capture process.
  • Monitoring efforts are underway to locate the animal within the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • This initiative aims to address recurring human-wildlife conflicts near the Aralam farm.

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  • Arrival of kumki elephants from Muthanga elephant camp
  • Identification of a vehicle-accessible location for tranquilization
  • Completion of final arrangements at the kraal

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K. Saji

Kannur Divisional Forest Officer

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  • the Forest department expects to bring kumki elephants from the Muthanga elephant camp in Wayanad within the next two days.
    [1]The Hindu — Kerala1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    wild elephant that has been repeatedly straying into Aralam farm and rehabilitation area, have gained momentum, with the kraal for housing the animal nearing completion. Kannur Divisional Forest Officer K. Saji said the Forest department expects to bring kumki elephants from the Muthanga elephant camp in Wayanad within the next two days. Four kumkis have been sought, though three are expected to be deployed for the operation. Three veterinarians with expertise in tranquillising elephants are also expected to join the operation, Mr. Saji said. KM-1 is

  • Three veterinarians with expertise in tranquillising elephants are also expected to join the operation
    [1]The Hindu — Kerala1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
    In the article

    said the Forest department expects to bring kumki elephants from the Muthanga elephant camp in Wayanad within the next two days. Four kumkis have been sought, though three are expected to be deployed for the operation. Three veterinarians with expertise in tranquillising elephants are also expected to join the operation , Mr. Saji said. KM-1 is currently inside the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary. The department is monitoring its movement and will decide when and where to launch the operation based on the elephant’s location. Officials are

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