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2 sources·Updated 1h ago

Illegal Electric Traps Threaten Elephants

More than 10 illegal electric traps connected to main power supply were set up near Welgala, Ibbagamuwa, posing severe risks to wild elephants like Rattha. Conservationists urged authorities for immediate action and a protection programme.

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  • Hiru News - English·1h agoIllegal electric traps threaten wild elephants in Ibbagamuwa
  • Daily Mirror·3h agoIllegal electric traps threaten Rattha and other elephants

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  • Society for Conservation of Wild Elephants in Sri·
  • Society for Conservation of Wild Elephants·
  • Department of Wildlife Conservation·
  • Police Special Task Force·
  • Society for Conservati
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  • Ibbagamuwa·
  • Sri Lanka·
  • Welgala·
  • Moragollagama-Pothanegama·
  • Hakwatunawa reservoir·
  • Nelliya Kanda·
  • Polpithigama·
  • Dombagamuwa

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First reported
Nov 4, 10:58 AM
Latest update
Nov 4, 12:13 PM

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