A toxin produced by fungus-infected kodo grain is suspected in the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Autopsies revealed severe organ damage, suggesting toxic grain ingestion. Officials are monitoring the remaining elephants, destroying affected crops, and investigating other potential causes, including foul play.
A toxin produced by fungus-infected kodo grain is suspected in the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Autopsies revealed severe organ damage, suggesting toxic grain ingestion. Officials are monitoring the remaining elephants, destroying affected crops, and investigating other potential causes, including foul play. A toxin produced by fungus-infected kodo grain is suspected in the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Autopsies revealed severe organ damage, suggesting toxic grain ingestion. Officials are monitoring the remaining elephants, destroying affected crops, and investigating other potential causes, including foul play. Read More