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Kerala’s ‘love affair’ with Elephants

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April 22, 2018
Categories: Featured, Kerala, Special
Tags: Dr Girish, Elephant deaths in Kerala, ERandakettu, kerala elephant lovers, kerala elephant owners association, kerala elephants, mahouts, number of elephants in kerala, Omallur Govindankutty, population of kerala elephants, Rejith

People across the world have immense love for these giant animals and Keralities stand a couple of steps ahead in showing the love for the animal. Along with a large population of wild elephants, Kerala has more than five hundred and fifty domesticated elephants at present, which are mostly owned by temples and individuals. It is also the state animal, with being featured in the state emblem, adopted from the erstwhile Royal Arms of Travancore and Cochin. Almost till the 19th Century, having a pet elephant was considered a prestige for Keralites. It was more like owning a BMW/Audi or a Rolls ... Read more