ES Reporter 

MIAO, Jan 27: In a momentous occasion for conservation efforts, a camera trap at Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve has captured the image of an adult male elephant, marking the first sighting in 12 years. The image, taken on January 13, provides fresh hope for the preservation of elephants in the region.
The sighting was made possible through the relentless efforts of the park team, led by  V. K. Jawal (IFS), Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) & Field Director of Namdapha, and  Biri Karba, RFO of Namdapha Wildlife Range and Research Wing. This rare recording highlights the importance of protecting elephant habitats and maintaining wildlife corridors within the park.
Historically, elephants moved through a corridor linking Namsai to Myanmar(Burma) via Namdapha, passing through areas like Boga Pahad, Bulbulia, Embeyong and Firmbase. However, significant encroachment in the Embeyong area since 1996 has blocked this traditional route. As a result, elephants now largely remain in the northern sections of the park, and  occasionally venturing into fringe areas like Kathan, Khachang, and Songking villages in the Miao circle .
The park team emphasized the urgent need to restore the blocked corridors to ensure free movement of elephants and reduce conflicts. The recorded sighting also underscores the value of continuous patrolling and enhanced monitoring in vulnerable areas, particularly in the park's northwestern boundaries.
The Namdapha authorities are calling for greater collaboration between local communities and conservation teams to reopen the elephant corridors. Such efforts are vital for the survival of the species and the preservation of Namdapha’s unique biodiversity, stated a release.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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