The increasing number of incidents of wild elephants dying after eating fruits laced with explosives in Kerala has reignited the debate on wildlife conservation. Environmental experts are suggesting strict measures to curb illegal hunting and the use of explosive traps in forest areas. The Forest Department has said that protecting wildlife is the responsibility of every citizen.

Strict measures are needed to protect wild animals
The increasing number of incidents of wild elephants dying after eating fruits laced with explosives in Kerala has reignited the debate on wildlife conservation. Environmental experts are suggesting strict measures to curb illegal hunting and the use of explosive traps in forest areas. The Forest Department has said that protecting wildlife is the responsibility of every citizen.

