458: Kerala’s Elephant Killing: Why We Need to Protect Animal Habitats
The killing of a pregnant wild elephant in Kerala with an explosive laden pineapple has triggered nationwide outrage.
Cricketers, celebrities, common citizens, wildlife experts are all up in arms against this horrendous act of cruelty and are demanding accountability.
While the Kerala forest department is investigating into the matter, are we missing the big picture here? Is outrage and handing out punishments for an act of animal cruelty a sustainable solution or just a quick fix? Tune in to The Big Story!
Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha
Guests:
Dr Nitin Sekar, Lead, Elephant Conservation Programme, WWF India
Dr P S Eas, Wildlife Expert
Cricketers, celebrities, common citizens, wildlife experts are all up in arms against this horrendous act of cruelty and are demanding accountability.
While the Kerala forest department is investigating into the matter, are we missing the big picture here? Is outrage and handing out punishments for an act of animal cruelty a sustainable solution or just a quick fix? Tune in to The Big Story!
Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha
Guests:
Dr Nitin Sekar, Lead, Elephant Conservation Programme, WWF India
Dr P S Eas, Wildlife Expert
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz
References:
References:
- "Intentional Act To Kill The Elephant": Kerala's Top Wildlife Officer
- Kerala elephant death: Officials suspect pregnant pachyderm ate explosives meant to kill boars
- This elephant-obsessed Indian state is finally stepping in to protect abused captive animals
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