ꦇThe Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday got four elephants, who have been brought by the forest department from Karnataka.
🥀PTR deputy director Naveen Khandelwal said the elephants had been brought to check incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the rural areas adjacent to the forest, which would be monitored through patrolling.
🃏These elephants will provide special help to rescue the tigers who come out of the reserve and make them return to the forest, according to Khandelwal.
💜Eight mahouts have also been brought for looking after these elephants, including their upkeep, command, and other requirements.
🃏The elephants are Nisarga, 12; Manikanta, 8; and two others aged 7 and 14.
♛Forest Minister Arun Saxena welcomed the jumbos at the Mala range and worshipped them.
🌱Saxena said the elephants would become the centre of attraction for tourists.
🧸The officers of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and the staff of the forest Department will also work on helping the elephants adapt to the conditions here, Khandelwal said.
