The Nilgiris: With temperatures soaring across the country, the Masinagudi and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve regions too are no exception.
The Nilgiris: With temperatures soaring across the country, the Masinagudi and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve regions too are no exception.
To prevent the elephants from succumbing to the scorching heat, elephants from these areas are tied to trees at the bank of the Moyar river. The elephants are not given any work, are fed with nutrition tablets and their body conditions are checked regularly.
To beat the heat, the elephants are also given a bath at the Moyar river which has attracted tourist presence at the spot.
To prevent the elephants from succumbing to the scorching heat, elephants from these areas are tied to trees at the bank of the Moyar river. The elephants are not given any work, are fed with nutrition tablets and their body conditions are checked regularly.
To beat the heat, the elephants are also given a bath at the Moyar river which has attracted tourist presence at the spot.