The poaching crisis extends to elephants, India's National Heritage Animal. In the Malayattoor forest division of Kerala, between 2013 and 2015, at least 18 elephants were slaughtered for ivory.
With the school year approaching and cases still rising, health officials stress that raising vaccination rates remains the most effective way to stop further spread.
With the school year approaching and cases still rising, health officials stress that raising vaccination rates remains the most effective way to stop further spread.