M.P. gets its first elephant colony in Bandhavgarh forest

Context:
Madhya Pradesh’s first elephant colony.
Details:
  • Elephants are generally migratory in nature and often travel hundreds of miles to look for newer habitats with enough food and water. They generally tend to return to their habitats at the end of the migratory period.
  • However, a new pattern has been observed in the forests of Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh. An elephant herd which had moved from the withering forests of north Chhattisgarh into the forests of Bandhavgarh looking for food and water has stayed back for the first time over seasons and even bred two new calves.
  • The herd has found plenty of space, food and water within the core area of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, and that might be the primary reason for their not returning to the forests of north Chattisgarh.
Consequences:
  • The ‘Tiger State’ of Madhya Pradesh, which in the 2019 census recorded the most number of estimated tigers at 526, thus securing the title, presently has no know-how on dealing with elephants.
  • The increased presence of elephants might lead to increased instances of man-animal conflicts. The local forest staff will need to be imparted training on the techniques to avert man-animal conflicts.
  • The possibility of conflict between the elephant herd and tigers is slim given that both animals can coexist within the same territory. Given their dietary differences there is no competition between the two species. The presence of elephants will not alter the movement of tigers in the area.

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