Guwahati: Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve has successfully concluded an international training programme aimed at modernising the management and welfare of captive Asian elephants.
The initiative brought together experts from the Australian-based Human Elephant Learning Programmes (HELP) foundation, along with teams from Kaziranga National Park and the Wildlife Trust of India.
“The HELP foundation team worked intensively with a group of specifically chosen mahouts from Manas and Kaziranga, focusing on welfare-friendly practices that replace traditional methods with positive pressure-release reinforcement. Science backed welfare for mahouts and elephants, the curriculum covered all aspects of modern elephant training...,” said MNP&TR field director C Ramesh.
The primary goal of the training is ensuring calm, safe interactions, which are vital for daily management and for performing veterinary procedures that are stress free for both animals and medical staff.
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