Why is the forest department failing to protect elephants?
Without the portrait of the elephant, there is no Bengali celebration on the first Baishakh. Elephants are an integral part of Bengali folk culture. In the south-east regions of the country, elephants are referred to as “uncles”. Occupancy of elephant habitat, deforestation, and destruction of gardens and croplands are some of the major reasons why the lives of this gentle giant is in a crisis today.
Without the portrait of the elephant, there is no Bengali celebration on the first Baishakh. Elephants are an integral part of Bengali folk culture. In the south-east regions of the country, elephants are referred to as "uncles". Occupancy of elephant habitat, deforestation, and destruction of gardens and croplands are some of the major reasons why the lives of this gentle giant is in a crisis today.
How effective is the forestry department to protect elephants?
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