IUCN SSC Asian Elephant Specialist Group
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The Asian Elephant Specialist Group of the IUCN SSC is a global volunteer network of elephant specialists promoting conservation of the species @IUCN @IUCNssc
Joined September 2021
Fabulous News from Tamil Nadu ! Elephant numbers rise steadily showing a thriving population. The 3rd synchronized Elephant Census was conducted across TN & Karnataka surveyed 3,261 sq. km with 2,043 staff in 26 Forest Divisions using scientific methods. Here are the highlights
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No matter how much a wild #elephant is conditioned to being around humans, the wildness never goes away. Place of occurrence:Narengi Army Base, #Assam. Video credit : Anjum Hussain https://t.co/8kFdlAZ7sJ
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The Report of the Convention on Migratory Species Working Group was released. AsESG member Shermin de Silva found that Asian elephants face habitat gridlock. Climate and land-use changes are shifting elephant habitats eastward, but with limited connectivity, escalating conflict
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Golaghat, Assam. Paddy and elephants indicate the onset of autumn.
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The Hindu @the_hindu features my recent publication on how wild #Asianelephants physiologically respond to fragmentation and extreme mitigation practices such as "Hulla party"! @shivsahays creatively simplified the science! @IUCN_AsESG #stressphysiology
https://t.co/8vMpvNymD7
thehindu.com
Study shows elephants in fragmented landscapes have higher stress levels and lower metabolic rates, impacting health and interactions with humans.
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Rumbles, trumpets, squeals, growls, and snorts ! Meet Seema Lokhandwala @Seemalokh whose elephant acoustics project in #Assam is decoding elephant communication and aims at transforming our understanding of these "Gentle Giants"
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Over the past decade the scope of activities of the @IUCN_AsESG has greatly increased due to the efforts of these amazing people: outgoing AsESG Chair Vivek Menon, AsESG Program Manager Prajna Panda, & former AsESG Program Manager Sandeep Tiwari Thank you for your work!! 👏👏🐘
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The 12th AsESG meeting, held in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, successfully concluded after presentations by govt representatives and AsESG members, and the announcement of a smooth transition to a new AsESG Leadership team. Thank you Govt of Vietnam and @humaneworldorg for support!
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I am deeply honored to assume the role of Chair of the @IUCNssc Asian Elephant Specialist Group. I am grateful to the past Chairs, Prof. Sukumar and Vivek Menon @vivek4wild legends of elephant conservation who set a high standard of leadership to follow #AsianElephantConservation
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On the second day of the AsESG meeting, country reports from all 13 Asian elephant range countries were presented by government representatives. #AsianElephants #AsianElephantConservation #AsianElephantSpecialistGroup #AsESGMeeting12
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First day of the AsESG meeting was about the working groups deliberating issues and presenting reports. #AsianElephants #AsianElephantConservation #AsianElephantSpecialistGroup #AsESGMeeting12
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We're looking for someone to fill the position of the Sr. Field Officer (Communications) for the Centre for Species Survival: Asian Elephant program. Apply today or share with someone you know who would fit the profile. For more details visit: https://t.co/ookgADM8Fn
@css_ase
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New interesting 🐘 publication by @SanjeetaSharmaP and colleagues
Physiological responses in free-ranging Asian elephant populations living across human-production landscapes
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In 2019 our Conservation Partner @asianelephant_safe launched an initiative to celebrate Asian elephants during August as #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. Join us this month in highlighting Asian elephants and global efforts for the conservation of this magnificent species!
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I am formally announcing my candidacy for the Chair of the @IUCNssc . Although I am un opposed I would like those @IUCN members who hold a vote, to cast it at the #WorldConservationCongress thus showing your support in my becoming the first Asian to hold this important position.
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"Much of human behavior can be explained by watching elephants. "🤔 One of the resident tuskers at Narengi Army Base, Guwahati. VC - As stamped.
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"When headlines hurt: How media fuels the human-elephant conflict.' https://t.co/Clrw7GUtgK
downtoearth.org.in
In Kerala, the media’s portrayal of human-elephant encounters often sensationalizes the conflict, depicting elephants as aggressive intruders and local communities as helpless victims. This narrative...
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Transboundary elephant raids: Farmers in Bhutan leave croplands fallow. https://t.co/1D6xGDPRqB
thehindu.com
Farmers in Bhutan and India fear elephant raids, leading to crop abandonment, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
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"Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, 73 elephant deaths due to collision with trains or train accidents were reported." https://t.co/9xUSf8JkoO
indianexpress.com
Yadav also chaired a meeting of the standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife in Dehradun and the committee recommended the inclusion of sloth bear and gharial in the ministry’s species...
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📢 Final Report Released: 4th Asian Elephant Range States Meeting Held from 5–7 Feb 2025 in Cambodia, the meeting brought together Government delegates from all 13 Asian elephant range countries for knowledge exchange, collaboration and shared vision. 📄 https://t.co/rVuCsVZeyz
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