World Elephant Day celebrated
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Trichy: World Elephant Day was celebrated at the Elephant Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre in M R Palayam in Trichy on Tuesday. The elephants were treated to delicious food. District forest oOfficer S Krithiga led the celebration in the presence of Trichy range officer V P Subramaniyam, other officers, foresters, veterinary assistants, forest workers, elephant mahouts and caretakers.
The nine elephants under rehabilitation were fed fruits, vegetables, tubers, greens, and sugarcane. Officials said the department has augmented facilities for the elephants for their physical and mental well-being. This year's theme for the day is conservation of female elephants.
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