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World Elephant Day today: Karnataka loses 380 elephants in 5 years - Star of Mysore

Summary by Star of Mysore
Chamarajanagar reported 134 deaths, Kodagu 126 deaths, Mysuru records 51 Mysuru: Today, Aug. 12, World Elephant Day, throws a harsh light on the growing crisis facing Asian elephants. In Karnataka — home to the largest elephant population in India — over 380 jumbos have died in the past five years, with more than 64 deaths attributed to unnatural causes. Disturbingly, electrocution alone has claimed 50 of these lives. Forest Department data from…
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Star of Mysore broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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