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Aged elephant free after 50 years in tourist slavery
New Delhi (TAN): Gajraj, a 70-year-old elephant who served half a century as a tourist attraction, has finally retired.
After spending most of his life in chains at an Indian temple, Gajraj was rescued and later admitted to a recently-opened elephant hospital as its first ever patient. The hospital, by Wildlife SOS, is India’s first, and one of the few elephant hospitals on the planet.
Working in poor conditions took a serious toll on Gajraj’s health – he developed abscesses and wounds on his feet from standing for long hours, walking on paved roads, and giving rides to people. Reports said he was malnourished and dehydrated.
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Chhattisgarh forests open for tourists
October 7 (TravelAndy): Chhattisgarh opened its wildlife reserves, parks and tiger reserves for tourists from October 1, said reports.
These wildlife sanctuaries, parks and tiger reserves will remain open for tourists till June 30, 2016, after which they will be closed for the rainy season.
Raman Singh, the chief minister of Chhattisgarh and state forest minister Mahesh Gagda have appealed to the citizens and tourists to protect wildlife and biodiversity while they visit these forest areas. Continue reading Chhattisgarh forests open for tourists