“The population of elephants in the expansive Tsavo/Mkomazi conservation area now stands at 11,696 from 10,397 from the last census three years ago. The new figure from this year’s census represents a 4.1 per cent growth rate. ” - Wildlife Extra
“For a team that spends most part of the year chasing elephants from human habitats, the forest department knows without even counting that the number of homeless pachyderms has increased in the past year.” - The Telegraph
“Jharkhand wildlife authorities are all set to begin a census of elephants in the wildlife sanctuaries across the State, starting May 1.” - Hindustan Times
“Census of wild elephants in North Bengal will begin on April 23, a senior forest department official said here on Saturday.” - The Hindu
“Wildlife officials in Orissa are trying to gather evidence that will help them determine the number of wild elephants in the state.” - NDTV
