Captive Elephants
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In A First, Kerala's Captive Elephants Get Own Genetic IDs
For the first time in the country, captive elephants in Kerala have now got their own genetic IDs, thanks to an unique DNA database initiative of the state government.
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Madras High Court Slams Use Of Elephants To Bless People
The Madras High Court has taken strong exception to use of elephants to bless devotees and seek money, holding that such practices amount to begging and violate rules related to management of captive animals.
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PETA Sends Notice To Kerala Government Over Captive Elephants Ownership
PETA India has sent a legal notice to the Kerala government seeking withdrawal of its February 26 order allowing the state Chief Wildlife Warden to give ownership certificates for 289 illegally held captive elephants.
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Madras High Court Closes Petition Seeking Ban on Keeping Elephants in Captivity
A Madras High Court bench has closed a public interest litigation seeking a ban on keeping elephants in captivity in temples and houses after the state government submitted that the Supreme Court was seized of the matter.
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In A First, Kerala's Captive Elephants Get Own Genetic IDs
For the first time in the country, captive elephants in Kerala have now got their own genetic IDs, thanks to an unique DNA database initiative of the state government.
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Madras High Court Slams Use Of Elephants To Bless People
The Madras High Court has taken strong exception to use of elephants to bless devotees and seek money, holding that such practices amount to begging and violate rules related to management of captive animals.
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PETA Sends Notice To Kerala Government Over Captive Elephants Ownership
PETA India has sent a legal notice to the Kerala government seeking withdrawal of its February 26 order allowing the state Chief Wildlife Warden to give ownership certificates for 289 illegally held captive elephants.
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Madras High Court Closes Petition Seeking Ban on Keeping Elephants in Captivity
A Madras High Court bench has closed a public interest litigation seeking a ban on keeping elephants in captivity in temples and houses after the state government submitted that the Supreme Court was seized of the matter.
