Most people around you find elephants cute and there is a reason for that. The large animals with big ears and tusks are a marvel to look at. However, a lot has changed over the years for the magnificent creatures. While elephant conservation is of primary importance around the world, human-elephant conflict continues to plague the efforts to protect the animal.

India is no stranger to the conflict and has been dealing with it for many years. There was national outrage during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, when a pregnant elephant in Kerala died after eating a pineapple with firecrackers, allegedly meant for wild boars, in June 2020. In the age of virality, there was a discussion about the need for conservation but just like any other event, this too fizzled off soon enough.