The elephant population in the district is expected to increase from 200 to 220 after the
current enumeration, as also migration of pachyderms from other places to this district, according to district forest officer Jaghanathan.
He told reporters here yesterday that the enumeration was underway and would soon be completed. The department has decided to conduct a census on tigers and panthers after they noticed pug marks of these animals in the forest
In addition to Erode district forests, more than 200 elephants have been spotted in Sathyamangalam forest district forest area, said the officials.
They said steps had been taken to provide adequate water for elephants and other animals like bison and deer in Erode and Sathyamangalam forest areas.
