Srilanka, Feb. 27 -- Sri Lanka has always tried to showcase its rich culture for possessing elephants. From the elephants in the wild to the jumbos in domesticated set-ups, what Sri Lankans have tried to do over the years is associate this animal and the islander with pride. Very little has been done in terms of protecting the elephant from man-made accidents and disasters.

It is in this backdrop that the Peradeniya University has come with the idea of making a camera, which when fitted to the train, will help save elephants from being knocked down by the heavy locomotive. The university that is working on this product has said that artificial intelligence will be used in making this endeavour a success.

The present regime is yet to ad...