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Kumki Elephants

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The Odisha government has asked the Tamil Nadu government to deploy Kumki Elephant to handle  human-elephant conflict.

Kumki Elephant

Human-Elephant Conflict in Odisha: Status

  • In the financial year of 2023- 24, there have been around 230 encounters between humans and elephants in Odisha. 
    • Recently a wild sub-adult tusker entered Baripada town in Mayurbhanj from Similipal forest and caused havoc. 

About Kumki Elephants

  • These elephants are trained captive Asian elephants.
  • Kumkis are used to drive wild elements away when they enter into human settlements. 
  • These elephants are useful in wildlife conservation. 
“Kumki” comes from the Persian word “kumak,” which means “aid.” This name is used all over India, from Bengal to Tamil Nadu, 
  • These elephants also have wider significance for forest patrolling and rescue operations. 
    • When any wild elephant gets injured, kumkis are used to provide medical treatment to wild elephants. 
  • Kumki elephants work as a mediator between wild elephants and humans.

Kumki Elephant

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News Source: The  Hindu

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