Endangered species

Distributions

About
Scientific Name: Elephas maximus indicus
Area of Origin: Asia, ranged from Iraq east through Asia south of the Himalayas, into southern China
Habitat: Forests, close to water for hidration

Why

• Capture for domestic use
• Illegal trade
• Habitat loss
• Genetic threats
• Human- Elephant conflict

HABITAT
In South Asia, an ever-increasing human population has led to many illegal encroachments in elephant habitat. Developments like roads and railway tracks also fragment habitat, Which cut off elephant migration routes running the risk of inbreeding.

What, things being done

• Haulting poachin
• Stopping trade
• Preventing further habitat loss
• Lowering animosity against elephants

HOW LONG
Asian elephants have been endangered since before 1989. They are likely to recover because of groups like World Wildlife Fund who have stepped up to make changes and have seen a great reaction. If more of society follows this lead the issue will be gone in no time.