Two wild Asian elephants frolic in the Nanla River in Mengla county, Yunnan province. Photo provided to Yunnan Daily
Amidst a stretch of high temperatures, wild Asian elephants have been making regular trips to the Nanla River to cool off and forage in Mengla county of Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.
As local temperatures rise above 30 degrees Celsius, wild Asian elephants have been extending their activity range to include shaded areas like rivers, shallows, and nearby forests and farmland. This has resulted in more frequent encounters with local residents.
Zhang Jia, a police officer from the local border police station, reminded residents not to stop or take close-up photos when passing through rivers, waterways, and other areas where wild elephants are commonly seen.
In recent years, local authorities have ramped up their ecological conservation efforts, leading to continuous improvements in the habitat of wild Asian elephants and more stable herd activities. This has made the harmonious coexistence of humans and elephants a common sight in the local rainforest landscape.
