Sri Lanka: Death of iconic elephant raises habitat concerns

The death of what was thought to be Sri Lanka’s largest elephant has drawn attention to human-elephant conflict in rural communities. The island country sees a high number of deadly encounters.

Researchers stunned after discovering the 8-year environmental impact of a single elephant’s death

The effects elephants have on the environment while alive are well documented. But we're just learning how incredible their ...
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Male elephant found dead in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu), Oct 25 (PTI) A male elephant was found dead at the Kurumbar Pallam area near Mavanalla in the ...
Mongabay

Hyped reports of soaring Sri Lanka elephant deaths don’t match data

Claims of a spike in elephant deaths in Sri Lanka this year — amplified by social media and public officials — don’t add up, reports Mongabay contributor Malaka Rodrigo. In fact, analysis of the ...
IFLScience

Elephant Fall: Researchers Returned To The Site Of An Elephant's Death After A Decade, And Describe What They Found As "Insane"

Long after the death of an elephant the profound effects can still be seen, but perhaps not in the way you might expect.
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What happens when an elephant dies in Kruger National Park?

Scientists have uncovered what happens when an elephant dies in Kruger National Park, revealing an unexpected impact on the ...