KATHMANDU, Feb. 26 -- Koshi Province walkathon, an initiative to protect elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict

Shiva Gandarva from Kachankawal, Jhapa, a victim of wild elephants, has been spreading awareness to save the lives of elephants through the medium of songs with the help of sarangi, a folk musical instrument. He has continuously been involved in the campaign to save elephants, stating that the existence of both humans and elephants is equally important.

"Elephants are a beautiful creation of nature," he said, "Rather than chasing and killing elephants, it is better to avoid encounters with them by adopting careful measures."

Thousands have been mutilated in the elephant-affected areas of Koshi Province and hundreds have...