With their farms under threat and fearing for their safety, many residents are said to be abandoning their rural lives and seeking work opportunities in nearby towns.
An elephant herd in Wayanad. (Kerala Tourism)
Desperate to protect their crops and lives, Kerala’s farmers threatened by wild tuskers are resorting to a heartbreaking solution – chopping down trees. According to locals, elephants raid their farms at night, targeting both ripe and unripe jackfruits. Living in constant fear, they believe cutting down these trees will deter the elephants and safeguard other crops like coffee.