Why do male elephants change herds? We travel alone for a long time…this is the interesting reason behind it, Video

Ramnagar News: A unique and informative aspect of elephant activities has come to light in Jim Corbett National Park, world famous for its amazing biodiversity and magnificent wildlife. The video of an adult male elephant’s long journey from the forests of Corbett is attracting people’s attention on social media. This video shared by wildlife lover Deepak Malkani on his Facebook page is not only attracting tourists, but has also become a great means of understanding the social fabric of elephants.

According to wildlife experts and lovers, the life and behavior of male elephants is quite different from that of female elephants. Female elephants and their calves always live in a strongly social herd, led by an older female (matriarch). In contrast, male elephants leave the herd as soon as they reach adulthood. Male elephants do not stay in one place or with the same herd for long. They roam freely over vast areas and form separate herds.

Scientific reasons behind herd change and long journey

This behavior of elephants is considered extremely important for their natural life cycle and survival. Male elephants mate with female elephants from different herds. This movement of elephants from one herd to another maintains genetic diversity in future generations of elephants and reduces the risk of inbreeding. By going to different areas and coming in contact with females, male elephants increase their chances of reproduction and progeny. Elephants are highly intelligent animals. They cover distances of many kilometers in search of food, water and favorable natural environment.

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More than 1226 elephants in Corbett, human pressure becomes a concern

Corbett National Park is a major center for elephant conservation, but increasing human activities are becoming a challenge for them. According to current data, more than 1,226 elephants reside in Corbett National Park and its surrounding forests. Due to continuous shrinking of forests and increasing human interference on the corridors, the traditional movement routes of elephants are being affected. This viral video has once again drawn the attention of experts to how important it is to keep their natural corridors uninterrupted and safe for the protection of wildlife.