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Tragic Human-Elephant Conflict: Solutions Emerge in Sri Lanka

3/14/2025

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Sri Lanka grapples with a heartbreaking human-elephant conflict, losing 3,477 elephants and 1,190 lives between 2015 and 2024. In response, the government has erected electric fences, while Thailand's Bajrasudha Gajamurak project showcases a hopeful path forward, utilizing innovative technology like the True Smart Early Warning System to foster harmony and protect both humans and elephants.

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Sri Lanka grapples with a heartbreaking human-elephant conflict, losing 3,477 elephants and 1,190 lives between 2015 and 2024. In response, the government has erected electric fences, while Thailand's Bajrasudha Gajamurak project showcases a hopeful path forward, utilizing innovative technology like the True Smart Early Warning System to foster harmony and protect both humans and elephants.