India's 1st fenced elephant sanctuary comes up near Bengaluru

NEW DELHI: The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) - an international animal rights and conservation group - and the Bannerghatta Biological Park, Karnataka have joined hands to create India's first elephant sanctuary in a fenced, forested space that allows elephants to move around freely within the secure area.

This 49.5 hectare sanctuary within the Biological park -- which is an extension of the Bannerghatta National Park -- near Bengaluru will allow the herd to roam and bathe in ponds freely without being restricted by chains or without any human interference.

"The Bannerghatta Biological Park is being modified which will allow elephants to live naturally. The sanctuary is home to 15-year-old Sunder, who was liberated by the Supreme Court in 2014 from a harsh life at the Jyotiba temple in Maharashtra. It now houses 15 elephants", said Manilal Valliyate of the PETA India.

Designed by the PETA consultant and elephant expert Carol Buckley, a solar electric fence and a state-of-the-art emergency corral made of steel pipes are under construction at the site.

Elephant expert Margaret Whittaker - who designed the elephant and mahout training facilities and safety measures - will train local caregivers in the principles of "protected contact", a method of ensuring safe interaction between human beings and elephants by keeping them separated by a sturdy barrier and using positive reinforcement techniques instead of the age-old routine of physical punishment to manage the elephants.

"With the freedom to engage in natural behaviour within a large, open space to call their own, Sunder and his new family have the opportunity to thrive", said PETA CEO Poorva Joshipura.

Joshipura further said, "While most captive elephants remain in dire straits, PETA was able to make the dream of freedom a reality for 15 elephants, thanks to Bannerghatta Biological Park's help. We hope the sanctuary will act as a model for elephant sanctuaries throughout Asia."

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