In the tranquil ambiance of Tamil Nadu’s dense forest, a captivating video featuring a family of elephants has taken the internet by storm after being shared by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Supriya Sahu. The endearing footage captures the jumbo family, complete with adorable calves, relishing the presence of a newly constructed water trough. This initiative, spearheaded by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, aims to ensure access to clean water within wildlife habitats as part of broader conservation efforts.
The heart-touching video portrays the gentle giants quenching their thirst and finding comfort in the simplicity of a water trough. It serves as a poignant reminder of the positive impact that thoughtful conservation measures can have on the inhabitants of the forest.
Accompanying the video, Sahu’s caption highlights the significance of the initiative, stating, “A beautiful elephant family with babies in tow bonds over a water trough newly constructed in a deep forest area in Tamil Nadu for elephants & wildlife. TN Forest Department is creating these troughs to ensure an adequate supply of water for wildlife. Last year 17 troughs were created and this year 18 are underway under the TN Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project for Climate Change Response.”
Since its posting, the video has garnered significant attention, amassing over 24,000 views on social media platform X.
A beautiful elephant family with babies in tow bonds over a water trough newly constructed in a deep forest area in Tamil Nadu for elephants & wildlife. TN Forest Department is creating these troughs to ensure adequate supply of water for wildlife. Last year 17 troughs were… pic.twitter.com/V2MCGHg6NQ
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) February 17, 2024
Commenting on the video, users expressed appreciation for the conservation effort, with one remarking, “The much-required resource in summer for wildlife,” while another succinctly stated, “Water is happiness.”
Others commended the initiative and its impact, with one user praising, “What a sight to behold! Awesome indeed. This emphasizes the need to protect our forest & increase the green cover. Thank you ma’am for all your efforts.”
Another user applauded the execution of the initiative, writing, “Beautiful Indeed. And Also Great Initiatives Producing A Great Results. Very Few Initiatives Reach Their Completion And Produce Results.. Very Well Executed Madam. Nice To See The Elephant Population Also On The Growth.”
The heartening response underscores the significance of such conservation efforts in safeguarding wildlife habitats and fostering harmony between humans and nature.
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