Elephants in a teacup: Ranging and Habitat-use of Asian elephants Elephas maximus in a Plantation Dominated Landscape in Southern Western Ghats, India
S. Vijayakrishnan, G. Raghunathan, M. Ananda Kumar, A. Sinha
This study tracks four Asian elephant herds over five years in a plantation-dominated landscape, finding minimal spatial overlap and increased use of natural vegetation, highlighting the need for conservation strategies beyond protected areas.
bioRxiv · Jan 8, 2024 · PreprintEcology