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Anthrax infection kills female elephant in Coimbatore forest; carcass burnt

Anthrax infection kills female elephant in Coimbatore forest; carcass burnt
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A female elephant died of anthrax in Periyanaickenpalayam forest range of the Coimbatore Forest Division, forcing the Forest and the Animal Husbandry Departments to step up vigil against the disease.

Forest Department staff spotted the carcass of a female elephant during the routine patrol within the Gopanari reserve forest of the Periyanaickenpalayam range around 4 p.m. on October 13.

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Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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