ବନ୍ୟଜନ୍ତୁ ପ୍ରେମୀଙ୍କ ଲାଗି ଖୁସି ଖବର: ଜନ୍ମ ହେଲା ହାତୀ ଛୁଆ

According to the Odia news outlet Dharitri, forest officials in the Patna forest range of Keonjhar, Odisha, have confirmed the birth of a baby elephant. The report states that the calf was born on Friday night and is currently being protected by its mother and the rest of the herd.

Following this birth, the total elephant population in the Keonjhar division has reportedly reached 157. Wildlife officials have been monitoring the herd to ensure the safety of the newborn and its mother, as the region remains a significant habitat for wild elephants in the state.

While this report is based on local forest department information, such events are common in the forested regions of Odisha, where conservation efforts are focused on managing human-elephant conflict and protecting natural corridors. No further incidents or complications regarding the herd have been reported at this time.