India's first-ever DNA-based elephant count reveals an 18% drop in wild elephant numbers—now estimated at 22,446. Habitat loss and conflict remain key threats. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-sees-sharp-18-drop-in-wild-elephants-first-ever-dna-based-survey-reveals-jay8wf7v?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ElephantConservation #WildlifeIndia #DNAcount #ProjectElephant

India's first-ever DNA-based elephant count reveals an 18% drop in wild elephant numbers—now estimated at 22,446. Habitat loss and conflict remain key threats. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/india-sees-sharp-18-drop-in-wild-elephants-first-ever-dna-based-survey-reveals-jay8wf7v?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ElephantConservation #WildlifeIndia #DNAcount #ProjectElephant