Saving Elephants
Synopsis
Over 90 human fatalities occurred in Chhattisgarh due to conflicts with wild elephants, prompting Wildlife SOS to implement a tracking program for safety.
Synopsis
Kartik and Geeta, founders of Wildlife SOS, work to address the growing conflict between humans and elephants in Chhattisgarh, India. As wild elephants migrate into the state after losing their habitat to a coal mine, local communities face dangers they have not encountered in a century. The NGO implements a collaring and tracking program to alert residents about elephant movements. The documentary also follows the rescue of Nina, a 60-year-old blind elephant, who receives care after years of exploitation.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Wildlife S.O.S. as they rescue abused elephants.
- See how local communities react to wild elephants in Chhattisgarh.
- Meet Nina, a formerly neglected elephant now receiving care.
- Find out about the 'Refuse to Ride' petition for elephant welfare.
Did You Know
- The elephant population in the Indian forest dropped from 60,000 to 20,000 in 100 years.
- Over 90 human fatalities occurred in Chhattisgarh due to conflicts with elephants.
- Domesticated elephants like Nina were deprived of proper nutrition for years.
- The coal mine in Orissa disrupted elephant migration routes, forcing them into Chhattisgarh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many elephants were left in the wild in India after population decline?
The elephant population in the wild has been reduced to a mere 20,000.
What is the purpose of the Wildlife S.O.S. NGO?
Wildlife S.O.S. is formed to protect and rescue elephants and other wildlife, addressing issues like the treatment of work elephants and human-wild elephant conflict.
What was the impact of the coal mine in Orissa on elephant migration?
The coal mine disturbed the migration routes of elephant herds, forcing them to move to Chhattisgarh, where there had been no wild elephants for about 100 years.
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