- On August 28, 2026, the Tamil Nadu government notified three new elephant corridors within the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary area of the Hosur Forest Division.
- These corridors are a vital part of the Trans-Cauvery landscape, which sustains the traditional movement of elephants and other large wildlife between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- Elephant corridors are strips of forest connecting two larger forest areas; elephants use them to migrate from one region to another in response to seasonal changes.
- The preservation of these natural pathways facilitates the movement of elephants between their traditional habitats, aiding them in the search for food and water as well as in breeding activities.
- A disruption in connectivity between forest areas can restrict elephant movement, potentially leading to an increase in human-wildlife conflict incidents.
- Consequently, the notification of these new corridors is considered a significant step not only for elephant conservation but also for maintaining wildlife habitat connectivity and biodiversity.
- Conserving these corridors will facilitate the safe movement of elephants between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and help maintain natural and genetic connectivity among various elephant populations.
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