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

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News18•26-01-2026, 01:07
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.
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