An important posting at the right time.

The waterbodies within our forests are terribly polluted. Large mammals such as elephants require clear and cold fresh water for the upkeep of its bulk and quite sadly elephants are not getting clean water these days.

River Moyar of Nilgiris which perhaps is the one that supports maximum number of Asiatic elephants, perhaps even tigers is polluted heavily owing to few industries in the upstream (near Ooty) and more importantly due to unabated use of fertilizers and pesticides in the plantations.

Impact of polluted water on wildlife is not yet fully studied.

We all should jointly strive in addressing this issue.