The number of elephants in Karnataka has increased by 346, from an estimated 6,049 in 2017 to 6,395 now, which is the highest in the country, according to an interim report on Asian Elephant population and demography estimates — 2023. Their population range is estimated to be between 5,914 and 6,877.
The report was released by Minister for Forests Eshwar Khandre here on Wednesday, ahead of the World Elephant Day being observed on August 12 to create awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting these animals that are classified as endangered species.
