Dehradun, June 15 -- As the monsoon arrives, it marks the seasonal closing of most National Parks and Tiger Reserves across India. From 15 June until November, the forests will largely rest from tourism, allowing nature to heal and wildlife to move freely through their habitat. Among these iconic wilderness areas, Jim Corbett National Park also closes its gates tomorrow, ending another remarkable safari season.

While Corbett is widely known for its majestic tigers and thrilling wildlife sightings, it is equally one of India's most important landscapes for the conservation of Asian elephants. The reserve currently supports an estimated population of about 1200 wild elephants, making it one of the strongest elephant habitats in the country...