Range extension is also an indication of either lack of resource in their traditional natural habitat or growing elephant population. However, it is mystical that there was no record of elephant movement in the Oddanchatram range after 1812. Interestingly, between February and July 2016, we found a total of 18 wild jumbos in different age groups in the foothills of Oddanchatram forest range, he said. Although the foothills of Oddanchatram jungles have a natural forest suitable for elephants, the presence / movement of elephants in the area was not reported until 2006. Since 2006 elephant movement into Oddanchatram forest range was likely from Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, bordering ATR, he explained.