Human-Elephant Conflict

Sri Lanka’s escalating human-elephant conflict has reached alarming levels, with an average of one elephant death per day reported in the first quarter of 2023. Nearly half of these deaths were caused by human activity, reflecting a growing problem that is threatening the survival of this iconic and endangered species. Despite years of conservation efforts, the Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) continues to face increasing challenges due to habitat loss and human encroachment. The Rising Toll on Sri Lankan