Elephants, Tigers Destroy 27 Cameras in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Halting Survey

• The All India Tiger Estimation Survey 2026 in Sanjay Tiger Reserve faces challenges due to wildlife damaging high-tech cameras.
• Wild elephants, migrated from Chhattisgarh, have destroyed over 27 cameras, perceiving the flashlights as a threat.
• A tiger was also seen carrying a camera in its jaws, indicating widespread animal aggression towards the devices.
• Officials believe the bright flash from night vision cameras disturbs sensitive animals like elephants and tigers, leading to attacks.
• The destruction has caused significant financial losses and halted the crucial tiger estimation survey work.

Why It Matters: Wildlife in Sanjay Tiger Reserve is destroying survey cameras, disrupting the All India Tiger Estimation.