elephant conservation
Investigation Launched After 3 Elephants Found Dead in Tamil Nadu Private Forest; Total Reaches 6 Deaths in 3 Months
Dec 05, 2025 10:07 am CST
A joint Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh investigation has been initiated after three elephants, including a calf, were discovered dead in a privately owned forest in Vellore district. The deaths raise serious conservation concerns as they bring the total elephant fatalities in the region to six within less than three months. Forensic teams are collecting samples to determine the cause of death in this crucial interstate elephant corridor.
Sri Lanka Investigates Allegations of Cruelty Toward Elephants Gifted by Thailand
Nov 17, 2025 09:53 pm CST
Sri Lanka has launched an investigation into claims of mistreatment of two elephants gifted by Thailand to Buddhist temples. The allegations have sparked diplomatic discussions between the two nations, with Thailand expressing concerns over the animals' welfare. This case highlights broader issues of elephant conservation in Sri Lanka, where human-elephant conflict and illegal trafficking threaten the country's 7,000 wild elephants.
India's First DNA-Based Wild Elephant Census Reveals Population of 22,446 - Comprehensive Study Shows Regional Distribution
Oct 15, 2025 02:30 pm CST
India's first DNA-based elephant census reveals a population of 22,446 wild elephants, approximately 17% lower than previous estimates. Using advanced genetic methods, researchers collected over 21,000 dung samples across 6.7 lakh kilometers of forest trails. The Western Ghats remains the largest elephant habitat with Karnataka leading in state-wise population. The study highlights ongoing conservation challenges including habitat loss and human-elephant conflict affecting this keystone species that represents 60% of remaining Asian elephants worldwide.