Loss of habitat results in shortage of food due to which elephants come near human settlements and raid crops and sometimes attack houses too. These attacks result in conflict with the locals and negative attitudes towards elephants. The conflicts get aggravated when disturbing measures such as bursting crackers, using live trip wires, bullets and crude fire projectiles are used to chase the elephants away. However, despite all the problems that the poverty-stricken people face, they remain tolerant towards wildlife, including the big and potentially dangerous animals.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:08:57 +0000
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