One neighborhood is battling not only the infighting of gangs, but the preservation of the last remaining forest in the capital.

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The express train hit the animals near Marghat forest, 385 miles (620km) north of the state capital Calcutta, forest minister Hiten Barman said.

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Once well within the rain forest, the city as well as its surrounding area now looks like Texas and is the capital of the state's cattle industry.

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Orchha was an ideal place to build a capital as the town is sheltered by thick forest, which is probably the reason that these age-old monuments still exist in excellent condition, despite there being no major preservation efforts.

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It is then on to the relative tranquillity of Epping Forest, where Chris Whitbread, leader of Epping Forest District Council, said riders could enjoy "many historic gems" before heading to the capital.

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