From Conflict to Coexistence: How An IFS officer Used AI, Drones and Communities To Protect Elephants
Using AI cameras, thermal drones, data and community volunteers, IFS officer N. Vengatesh Prabhu helped bring elephant deaths in Coimbatore down from 11–13 annually to 5–6. He is nominated for Eco Warrior Awards When an elephant enters a village at night, every minute matters.
For forest teams, reaching the animal is not always easy. The … From Conflict to Coexistence: How An IFS officer Used AI, Drones and Communities To Protect Elephants
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- Friday, 16 October 2026, 10:29 am IST
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