Asian elephant habitats across Asia have decreased by over 64% since 1700, equating to a loss of 3.3 million square kilometers. Researchers found that by 2015, less than half of the area within 100km of the current elephant range was deemed suitable, with countries like China and India seeing drasti
c habitat losses. The findings highlight the need for sustainable land use and conservation strategies.
Asian elephants live in a range of habitats including grasslands and rainforests, but with increasing human use of land and habitat loss, elephants can come into conflict with humans. To assess the historical distribution of elephant habitats and land-use change, data on elephants and environmental factors can be modeled to infer habitat suitability across an area and over time.
Animation tracking the loss of suitable habitat for Asian elephants between 1700-2015. A study published in the journalexamining habitats across centuries reveals an urgent need for sustainable land use and conservation strategies to avoid dangers for wildlife and human communities. Credit: Ashley Weaver
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