India’s 2022–23 Elephant Census shows a 20% population decline, with infrastructure projects and habitat loss driving severe regional drops, especially in Kerala.
Wildlife SOS mourns the passing of Suzy, a 74-year-old rescued elephant. Blind and elderly, Suzy inspired many with her resilience and deep bonds at the sanctuary.
The transport of a critically ill elephant named Pratima, alongside her calf, to Anant Ambani's zoo in Gujarat has sparked controversy. PETA highlighted the risks of transporting severely ill animals over long distances
A new Union Environment Ministry report states that there are at least 150 elephant corridors spanning 15 range-states across four elephant-bearing regions in India, with West Bengal topping the list with 26 such land strips.
A recent study conducted using a unique dataset modelling land use changes over 13 centuries has revealed that the Asian elephant's historic habitat range has decreased by more than 3 million square kilometres in the past three centuries.