Giant cell tumor is described as neoplasm of undifferentiated mesenchymal stromal cells with presence of abundant, multi-nucleated giant cells. It is basically a benign aggressive tumor which involves the epiphyseometaphyseal end of long bones. Giant cell tumor rarely involves small bones of hand and foot, and is a rare finding within the talus. In the case report, a patient complains of pain and swelling over the left ankle for one year. Plain radiographs and computerized tomography scan (CT) and CT guided fine needle aspiration cytology suggested a diagnosis of giant cell tumor. The tumor was of grade І according to Campanacci grading and there was not cortical break. Treatment consisted of intralesional curettage and an autogenous cancellous bone graft. After two years follow-up, the patient was able to walk with full weight bearing on the affected limb without pain. There were no signs of recurrence both clinically or radiographically.

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Human–elephant conflict (HEC), because of its dynamic attributes, is a persistent problem across the distributional range of elephants in Asia and Africa, crippling elephant conservation and human development. Hence, a robust understanding of the issue became fundamental before initiating conservation initiatives. In this context, we investigated 25 retaliatory killings (by electrocution) cases of elephants (Elephas maximus) and assessed local's attitudes (209) in a shared landscape of India. Quantitative analysis was conducted to analyse electrocution trends, whereas binomial logistic regression was for local attitudes. Adults and sub-adult elephants were primarily victimised irrespective of their sex, particularly in the conflict hotspot areas during major cropping seasons. Despite the prevalence of human-elephant conflicts, most respondents (60%) had a positive attitude towards elephants. Concomitantly 54% were disappointed with forest officials, indicating that human-human conflict, rather than HEC, might play a significant role in impeding the conservation of endangered species in the shared landscape.