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Elephant Dismantles Electric Fence in Viral Demonstration of Intelligence

A forthcoming Indian Forest Service study will examine how elephants adapt to high-voltage barriers to inform conservation strategies.

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Internet users praised an elephant’s clever move as it safely disabled an electric fence.

Overview

  • Footage shows an elephant using its trunk to topple and flip a wooden pillar, neutralizing high-voltage wires before crossing safely.
  • The clip was posted on X by Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan on May 25 and has amassed over 600,000 views.
  • Independent news outlets have not verified the video’s authenticity or confirmed whether the fence was electrified.
  • Conservationists and online users have questioned the safety and permitting of high-voltage fencing in wildlife corridors.
  • The video highlights the conflict between elephant movement and human-made barriers as natural habitats contract.