China tries to maintain elephant herd out of metropolis of seven million

A herd of 15 wild elephants that walked 500 kilometers (300 miles) from a nature reserve in China’s mountain southwest have been approaching the foremost metropolis of Kunming on Wednesday as authorities rushed to attempt to maintain them out of populated areas.
Chinese wildlife authorities say they don’t know why the herd left a nature reserve final yr close to the town of Pu’er, a area recognized for tea cultivation. The group was 16 animals, however the authorities says two returned dwelling and a child was born throughout the stroll.
On Wednesday, the herd was in Yuxi, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Kunming, a metropolis of seven million individuals, the official Xinhua News Agency stated. (AP File Photo)
Authorities have blocked visitors on roads whereas the elephants crossed and have been organising obstacles and utilizing meals as bait to attempt to maintain them away from Kunming and different populated areas.
On Wednesday, the herd was in Yuxi, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Kunming, a metropolis of seven million individuals, the official Xinhua News Agency stated. It stated pictures taken by drones used to trace the herd present six feminine and three male adults, three juveniles and three calves.
Chen Mingyong, an Asian elephant professional cited by Xinhua, stated the incident was the longest-distance migration of untamed elephants recorded in China. Chen stated it was attainable their chief “lacks experience and led the whole group astray.”
Last week, the elephants walked wandered the streets of the city of Eshan for six hours after residents have been warned to remain indoors, in line with Xinhua. (AP File Photo)
A process drive of 360 individuals with 76 automobiles and 9 drones was monitoring the elephants, Xinhua stated.

Last week, the elephants walked wandered the streets of the city of Eshan for six hours after residents have been warned to remain indoors, in line with Xinhua.

Damage completed by the elephants to farmland is estimated at 6.8 million yuan ($1.1 million), in line with Xinhua.
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