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Karnataka Transfers Four Trained Kumki Elephants to Andhra Pradesh to Address Human-Elephant Conflicts

The transfer, part of a multi-state agreement, includes training for Andhra Pradesh mahouts and plans for two more elephants to follow after health checks.

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Kumki elephants are handed over to AP govt by Karnataka.
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Overview

  • Karnataka handed over four kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh in a ceremonial event at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on May 21, 2025.
  • The transfer is part of a September 2024 Memorandum of Understanding between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala to share best practices in wildlife management.
  • The kumki elephants, trained to guide wild herds away from human settlements, aim to mitigate crop damage and human fatalities in Andhra Pradesh's conflict-prone districts.
  • Two additional kumki elephants will be delivered later after completing health checks and training, ensuring their readiness for deployment.
  • A new care center near Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh has been established to house the elephants, with Karnataka mahouts training local handlers for two months.