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Dr.K.C.Panicker
Dr.K.Chandrashekhara Panicker mostly known as 'Anapanicker' is working for the
conservation of elephants for 45 years and currently the Secretary of the
Elephant Protection Society, Thrissur. He had done a lot of research in the
field of the common ailments and treatments of elephants. He is the first one
who scientifically classified the treatments of the elephants and these
researches captured the attraction of the world. He was working as a Professor
and the Dept. Head of the Parasitological Dept. of Kerala Agricultural
University veterinary college, Mannuthy and he is an elephant disease expert in
Kerala. He had tranquilized 500 musth elephants. In this world record he got
commendable help from his colleagues Dr.Radhakrishna Kaimal and Dr. Jacob V Cheeran. He
is the author of the book 'Aana Kaliyum Karyavum' the book is a reference book
for elephants in Malayalam. Now he is working to build awareness among common
man to stop cruelty towards this huge creature and he has also plans to raise
funds to build a crematorium for elephants. He hopes that more youngsters will
come into the field of elephant research.
According to Dr.Panicker elephant is after
human and dogs. They are very emotional and sensitive. They like
clean premises and drink only clean water. They will love people who
provide them their favorite food. During festive seasons their work
shedule should be limited giving 3-4 days rest after each engagement.
Training for the mahouts must be given on a regular basis. He also
suggests that we must provide them a mating yard which will result into their
psychological peace and we can save elephants from the extinction.
Retd. Prof. Dept. of
Parasitology
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Mannuthy, Trichur, Kerala, India
He is residing in Thrissur opposite to the Mathrubhumi Office.
Choolissery research centre
Phone:0487-2425035
To know more about the abused elephants in Indian Temples collect the
book 'Gods in chains' written by Rhea Ghosh.
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