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05/10/2026

வால்பாறை அருகே வீட்டுப் பூனையை தட்டித் தூக்கிய சிறுத்தை – வைரலாகும் வீடியோ

வால்பாறை அருகே உள்ள மழுக்குப்பாறை எஸ்டேட் பகுதியில், வீட்டில் வளர்க்கப்பட்டு வந்த பூனையை சிறுத்தை ஒன்று தட்டித் தூக்கிச் சென்ற காட்சி அப்பகுதியில் பரபரப்பை ஏற்படுத்தியுள்ளது.

04/10/2026

Wild Elephant Roams with Sugarcane in Its Mouth and Trunk – Video Goes Viral in Nilgiris



Nilgiris: A wild elephant was spotted roaming along the Puthur Vayal–Vimalagiri Road in the early hours of the morning in the Nilgiris district.

After receiving information about the elephant's presence, Forest Department personnel immediately rushed to the spot and took steps to safely drive the elephant back into the forest.

The elephant was seen walking along the road with one piece of sugarcane in its mouth and another held in its trunk before eventually entering the forest.

A person who was present in the area captured the incident on a mobile phone. The video has now been shared widely on social media and is going viral.

As elephants are known to move along roads bordering forest areas, the Forest Department has advised motorists and the public to travel carefully and remain alert.

Our Reporter – Currency Sivakumar

04/10/2026

Elephant Herd Swimming Across Thunakadavu Reservoir – Video Goes Viral

Parambikulam: A video of a herd of elephants

entering the water and swimming across the Thunakadavu Reservoir near Parambikulam has gone viral on social media.

A fisherman who was fishing in the Thunakadavu Reservoir area captured the remarkable sight on his mobile phone as a herd of elephants entered the reservoir and began swimming across the water.

In the video, the elephants can be seen entering the water one after another and swimming towards the opposite bank with their trunks raised above the surface before safely reaching the other side.

As elephants move through forest areas in search of food and water, swimming across water bodies is a natural behavior when they encounter such obstacles during their movement.

The fascinating sight of a herd of elephants swimming across the Thunakadavu Reservoir was captured by a fisherman and is now being widely shared on social media.

Our Reporter – Sakthivel

25/09/2026

Gaur Falls into Sewage Tank Near Valparai, Rescued After 4-Hour Rescue Operation



Valparai: A gaur that accidentally fell into a sewage tank near a private estate workers’ residential area in Valparai was safely rescued by the Forest Department after an operation lasting around four hours.

The incident occurred near the estate workers’ residential quarters at Akkamalai, where a sewage tank had been constructed. A gaur that had moved out of the forest area accidentally fell into the tank.

After noticing the animal trapped inside, estate workers immediately informed the Forest Department.

Based on the information, Forest Ranger Suresh Krishna instructed the forest staff to take immediate action. Forester Ganesh, Forest Guard Sivakumar, Forest Watcher Dharmaraj, along with Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Team members Muthuraj, Karthi, Arun and Kanivannan, rushed to the spot.

The team carried out necessary safety measures and worked for around four hours before successfully rescuing the gaur from the sewage tank.

Following the successful rescue, the local residents and estate workers appreciated the Forest Department for their prompt action in safely rescuing the gaur alive.

Our Reporter: Vadivel

22/09/2026

Elephant Chases Two-Wheeler Rider on Anthiyur–Bargur Ghat Road – Video Goes Vira
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Erode: An incident in which a wild elephant chased a two-wheeler rider after the rider crossed its path while the elephant was crossing the road on the Anthiyur–Bargur ghat road has caused concern.

A wild elephant was crossing the road in the hilly area when a person riding a two-wheeler reportedly approached the elephant. The elephant then chased the rider.

A person standing on the opposite side of the road recorded the incident on a mobile phone. The video is now going viral on social media.

Forest Department officials have advised motorists to exercise extreme caution while travelling on roads frequented by elephants. They have also urged people to maintain a safe distance and avoid disturbing elephants when they encounter them.

Our Reporter – Currency Sivakumar

22/09/2026

Leopard Found Dead with Wire Snare Around Neck Near Ambalavayal, Wayanad – Forest Department Investigates



Wayanad: A male leopard, believed to be around two years old, was found dead at Unnathi near Ambalavayal in Kerala’s Wayanad district.

The leopard’s carcass was found in a private plantation near Unnathi, in a major residential area adjoining Ambalavayal town. A wire was reportedly found tightly entangled around the leopard’s neck.

After receiving information, police and Forest Department officials reached the spot and conducted an inspection. Residents had reportedly complained in recent days that wildlife had preyed on domestic animals in some houses in the area.

As the leopard was found dead with a wire tightly caught around its neck, officials suspect that it may have become trapped in a snare allegedly set for hunting wildlife. A detailed investigation is underway.

Officials said the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after the carcass is examined by experts and a post-mortem examination is completed.

Our Reporter – Wayanad Sujith

Elephant Herd with Calves Crosses Road at Thimpham Ghat Road – Video Goes Viral Erode: A herd of wild elephants,...
22/09/2026

Elephant Herd with Calves Crosses Road at Thimpham Ghat Road – Video Goes Viral



Erode: A herd of wild elephants, including two calves, was seen crossing the road at Thimpham Ghat Road in Erode district. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

During the night, two female elephants were seen protecting the two calves by keeping them safely between them as they crossed the road. A passing motorist recorded the scene on a mobile phone.

The sight of the elephants crossing the road with their calves at night has attracted attention on social media. Forest officials have advised motorists to drive with extreme caution when elephants are crossing the road.

Our Reporter – Muruganandam

Injured Elephant Calf – Forest Department Intensifies Monitoring Coimbatore: Forest Departme...
19/09/2026

Injured Elephant Calf – Forest Department Intensifies Monitoring



Coimbatore: Forest Department officials are closely monitoring an injured elephant calf found in the Madukkarai Forest Range of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.

On the morning of 18 September 2026, the Forest Department received information about elephant movement in the Puthuppathi area, under the Cholakkarai beat of the Navakkarai section in the Madukkarai Forest Range.

Following the information, forest officials led by the Madukkarai Forest Range Officer visited the spot and conducted an inspection. They found three female elephants and one elephant calf that had entered the Tamil Nadu forest limits from the Kerala forest area.

As the calf was observed walking slowly and with difficulty, forest officials and a team of forest veterinary doctors continuously monitored the elephant herd.

During the monitoring, injuries were found on the calf’s right foreleg, left hind leg and tail. Three female elephants were also observed staying close to the calf and protecting it.

Following instructions from the Field Director of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve and the Coimbatore District Forest Officer, forest officials and the forest veterinary team are continuing to monitor the calf’s health and taking necessary measures.

Our Reporter – Joseph

Mother Elephant Embraces Calf – Heartwarming Video Goes Viral! WildlifeNewsA herd of three wild elephants, incl...
19/09/2026

Mother Elephant Embraces Calf – Heartwarming Video Goes Viral!

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A herd of three wild elephants, including a young calf, came to the river in the Puthupathi area near Madukkarai, Coimbatore. After drinking water, the elephants enjoyed bathing in the river.

Later, as they were heading back into the forest, the calf was walking slowly, and the mother elephant lovingly embraced it with her trunk and guided it safely into the forest.

Passersby captured these touching moments on their mobile phones, and the video is now going viral on social media.

Our Correspondent: Coimbatore Joseph

bear had been repeatedly spotted in Anavan Kudiyiruppu village, which falls under the Papanasam Forest Range of the Kala...
19/09/2026

bear had been repeatedly spotted in Anavan Kudiyiruppu village, which falls under the Papanasam Forest Range of the Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Following the continued movement of the bear in the area, the Forest Department set up a cage and monitored the situation.



In this situation, the bear was trapped in the cage at around 11 PM on September 16, 2026. Upon receiving the information, Forest Department officials reached the spot and safely rescued the bear under the guidance of Forest Veterinary Officer Dr. Manoharan.

The bear was then transported to the Kodamadi Beat forest area under the Mundanthurai Forest Range and safely released into the forest with necessary precautionary measures taken by the Forest Department.

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Tirunelveli Vanaraj Shankar

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