A herd of around 10 elephants have been detected on a hill in Dong Nai Province
A herd of around 10 elephants have been detected on a hill in Dong Nai Province
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| The elephant herd has been spotted on Da Trang Hill in Dong Nai (photo taken from a clip) |
A representative from the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said the animals were found at Da Trang Hill in Dinh Quan District’s Thanh Son Commune. The two largest may be the parents, while the others may be their offspring.
When seen, the elephants turned around, moved into the brush and left the area quickly.
According to forest rangers, the natural habitat of the elephants has been shrinking and they face a shortage of food. As a result, the elephant herd often comes to local fields searching for food and have damaged crops.
In the first quarter of this year, the elephant herd was found in the area in Cat Tien National Park and Dong Nai Culture and Nature Reserve eight times.
(Source:Dtinews)
