Experts present at the release of census emphasized the importance of preserving elephant corridors to protect and conserve the species. The union environment ministry on Saturday released the result of the Elephant Census 2017, which pegged their population at 27, 312 across 23 states. Since then, the government has been counting the elephant population every four to five years. It will be helpful in effective planning of various issues relating to elephant conservation in the country,” he added. But loss and degradation of wildlife habitats, including the elephant corridors, are increasing the human-elephant conflict.

Source: Mint August 12, 2017 12:11 UTC