Anand Shinde Walks Towards Rogue Elephants

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Anand Shinde, often called India's 'elephant whisperer', has spent 15 years understanding rogue elephants. Instead of running, he approaches them, observing their behaviour and emotional state. Shinde believes this understanding, not communication, helps calm frightened herds and even charging bulls. His approach, which avoids force, highlights the importance of learning to listen to animal behaviour.