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Jeep Safari can pose a threat to ecosystem
Jeep Safari can pose a threat to ecosystem
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 | AY
'Jeep safari' has been introduced, for those visiting Jaldapara wildlife sanctuary in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district in addition to the existing practice of using trained elephants for the purpose. Forest department sources said the 'safari' on four-wheeler was introduced since the prevailing practice of elephant ride inside the forest could not cope with the large number of visitors. The 'kunki' (trained) elephant sometimes just refused to budge after getting the smell of tiger in the vicinity, to the apparent displeasure of the eager tourist, mounted atop. However some environment groups, including the Co-ordination Committee of North Bengal Eco-protection clubs, expressed apprehension that the entry of a large number of smoke belching vehicles in the forest interiors will cause serious harm to the eco-system of the area.
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