India·Source-based summary
Abandoned plantations in Idukki raisesthreat of human-wildlife conflicts
Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas.
This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 26 Oct 2026, 08:18 am. Editorial policy.
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