A video of elephants relaxing with their herd at the Anaimalai Tiger Reserve has gone viral on social media after being shared by Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Forest Department.
The video was posted to mark International Forest Day and showcases elephants moving and resting together in their natural habitat, drawing widespread appreciation online.
Supriya Sahu highlighted the importance of conserving forest ecosystems, noting that the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu provide an ideal habitat for elephants.
The region supports a significant elephant population across protected areas including Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam, Anaimalai, Meghamalai and Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserves.
The video has attracted attention for capturing the calm and social behaviour of elephants in the wild, reinforcing the need for continued conservation efforts.
