Abandoned plantations in Idukki raises threat of human-wildlife conflicts

Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas. 

The Hindu

Published: 11 June 2026

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