India’s growing population draws elephants and humans into conflict with deadly consequences on both sides

AFP: ‘As India’s population grows, people are encroaching into habitats where until now the elephant, not man, has been king, with painful effects for both parties. The Indian government told parliament last year that 1,100 people had been killed in the previous three years. The elephants too are paying a heavy price with around 700 … Continue reading India’s growing population draws elephants and humans into conflict with deadly consequences on both sides