AZA Elephant TAG/SSP Elephant Information
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Asian Elephant Distribution Map
Populations of elephants continue to decline in the wild. Habitat loss, overhunting and human encroachment are major threats to these magnificant animals. The Asian elephant is listed as an endangered species classified under Appendix I with the Convention for International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES).
Below are the approximate population statistics for the Asian elephant. |
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The population numbers used for the Asian elephant range map are courtesy of an interview with Dr. Raman Sukumar that can be found in the following article:
Murdoch, G. (2008, March 20). FACTBOX-Threats facing Asia's endangered wild elephants. Reuters.
Retrieved April 10, 2008, from:
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSSP266929
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