BHUBANESWAR: A sanctuary for the wildlife till not so long ago, Similipal Tiger Reserve and its adjoining forests are slowly turning into a den for the hunters, both organised and traditional. At least six elephants have been reported poached in and around the famous tiger habitat in the last few weeks.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/similipal-reserve-now-hunters-paradise
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/new-indian-express-bhubaneswar
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wildlife
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/elephant
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/simlipal-np
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tiger-reserves
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/poaching
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/orissa