Of the 6,395 estimated elephant population in Karnataka in 2023, 161 pachyderms were sighted within private lands such as coffee estates, says the interim report on Asian Elephant population and demography estimates – 2023.
The report was released by Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday ahead of World Elephant Day observed on August 12.
“Out of the total estimated elephant population of 6,395 for Karnataka in 2023, of which about 161 individuals were sighted within private lands, such as coffee estates. These private lands may serve as additional habitats for elephants, but may also pose challenges for conservation and human-wildlife coexistence,” the report stated.
