The Kerala Forest Department denied a military unit’s request for ivory display, citing the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Despite clearing earlier requests for wildlife trophies, including elephant tusks, the department refused the latest appeal, setting a precedent. The decision follows objections from the Forest department, although the Kerala government had previously approved similar requests. The military units were directed to select trophies from the department’s collection, subject to conditions for safe custody. Additionally, the department emphasized obtaining ivory from wild elephants, rejecting captive ones. Earlier attempts to incinerate excess ivory were unsuccessful.
Kerala Forest Department Rejects Military Request for Ivory Display
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