‘An alarming sign’: Plastic spotted in elephant dung deep in Karnataka’s forests

Wildlife photographer Ishan Shanavas discovered plastic within elephant dung deep in Karnataka's Shola forests, a disturbing sign of human waste impacting even remote ecosystems. This alarming find highlights how animals are forced to ingest our discarded materials, causing potential harm and spreading pollution. The incident underscores the urgent need for responsible waste disposal to protect wildlife and natural habitats.

‘An alarming sign’: Plastic spotted in elephant dung deep in Karnataka’s forests
Wildlife photographer Ishan Shanavas discovered plastic within elephant dung deep in Karnataka's Shola forests, a disturbing sign of human waste impacting even remote ecosystems. This alarming find highlights how animals are forced to ingest our discarded materials, causing potential harm and spreading pollution. The incident underscores the urgent need for responsible waste disposal to protect wildlife and natural habitats.