September 5th 2024.
Exciting news for both wildlife enthusiasts and villagers in Rourkela as a baby elephant was recently born in the Kuanrmunda forest range under the Rourkela forest division in the Sundargarh district. The forest officials were thrilled to spot the calf and its mother on Monday, but they wisely kept their distance from the protective mother.
Divisional Forest Officer Jasobanta Sethi expressed his joy at the new addition to the Rourkela forest division, stating that it had been a while since a baby elephant had been born there. Both the mother and the calf are said to be in good health and have been spotted roaming around the Birkera area under the Rukudipeta reserve forest in the Kuanrmunda range.
The forester received word of the birth from nearby villagers and immediately informed the Kuanrmunda range officer. A team was quickly assembled and they were able to locate the mother and her precious newborn. The forest officer reported that both were doing well.
A video of the baby elephant and its mother went viral, capturing the villagers' excitement as the Rourkela forest division welcomed a new member. Despite the mother elephant's habit of damaging crops, the villagers were seen joyfully leading her into the nearby reserve forest.
Sources reveal that a group of 24 elephants had been residing in the forest for some time, but during the monsoon season, the herd had separated into two groups. While 18 elephants went in one direction, six remained in the Rukudipeta reserve forest and its surrounding areas. The mother and calf were part of the smaller group.
This new addition to the Rourkela forest division is a cause for celebration and a testament to the conservation efforts in the area. It is heartwarming to see the villagers and forest officials working together to ensure the well-being of the mother and her precious calf. Let us hope for a bright future for this new family in the Kuanrmunda forest range.
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