Microchips for wild elephants to prevent their captivity

“Concerned about the plight of captive elephants, the Centre has started a project to keep a track on the number of elephants in the region. Under ‘Project Elephant’, microchips will be inserted in wild elephants to prevent their further captivity” - ExpressIndia.Com

Climate change to blame for musth

“The recent spurt in captive elephant violence is being attributed to climatic changes.” - The Hindu

A grave issue of elephants, mahouts

“For the third year running, the State is being converted into a mass grave for captive elephants and their mahouts.” - Newindpress

Hope for Anne the elephant

“Anne, the last circus elephant, has been given fresh hope of being released from captivity to spend her retirement in freedom.” - Sunday Mirror

Tusker tantrum triggers debate on circus animals

“The violent, erratic behaviour of an elephant at a city circus about a week ago has triggered debate on the treatment meted out to animals in captivity.” - India World

Tusker tantrum triggers debate on circus animals

“The violent, erratic behaviour of an elephant at a city circus about a week ago has triggered debate on the treatment meted out to animals in captivity.” - Sify.com

Codes to make captivity better place for animals

“Larger cages are stipulated for circus elephants and monkeys, with mandatory hours of exercise stipulated each day. ” - The New Zealand Herald

The sad life of India’s captive elephants

“Mona and the 31 other captive elephants she lives with work for a living, but rarely benefit from the income. Terribly neglected, most suffer from recurring skin ailments, eye infections, cataracts and diseases of the feet.” - IOL