The killing of a pregnant wild elephant in Kerala with an explosive laden pineapple has triggered nationwide outrage.

Cricketers, celebrities, common citizens, wildlife experts are all up in arms against this horrendous act of cruelty and are demanding accountability.

While the Kerala forest department is investigating into the matter, are we missing the big picture here? Is outrage and handing out punishments for an act of animal cruelty a sustainable solution or just a quick fix? Tune in to The Big Story!

Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha

Guests:

Dr Nitin Sekar, Lead, Elephant Conservation Programme, WWF India

Dr P S Eas, Wildlife Expert

Editor: Shelly Walia

Music: Big Bang Fuzz

References:

"Intentional Act To Kill The Elephant": Kerala's Top Wildlife Officer Kerala elephant death: Officials suspect pregnant pachyderm ate explosives meant to kill boars This elephant-obsessed Indian state is finally stepping in to protect abused captive animals

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ספר מוקלט : 4 ביוני 2020