India’s latest All India Elephant Estimation (2021–25) reports 22,446 wild elephants, the largest population globally. Most elephants are concentrated in the Western Ghats (11,934) and Northeast (6,559) regions. However, challenges such as habitat loss, fragmentation, mining activities, and rising human–elephant conflicts persist. The new scientific census provides an updated baseline for future conservation efforts under Project Elephant, highlighting the need for stronger habitat protection, corridor restoration, and coexistence strategies.
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