Subha Sarkar photographed a baby elephant crossing a railway track in Alipurduar, West Bengal. click hereElephant deaths are a major concern on this railway track running between Siliguri and Alipurduar. Almost half of this track runs through protected areas. Conversion from meter-gauge to broad-gauge has been a significant factor impacting the elephant populations, as it has lead to an increase in the number of fast-moving trains passing through this region.
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