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Where are Indian elephants currently confined to?
Where are Indian elephants currently confined to?
How many geographical locations in India are Elephant populations restricted to?
How many geographical locations in India are Elephant populations restricted to?
What was the primary reason for the launch of project elephant?
What was the primary reason for the launch of project elephant?
During which period were elephants found all over India according to literature?
During which period were elephants found all over India according to literature?
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How many fragmented populations of elephants are recorded in South India?
How many fragmented populations of elephants are recorded in South India?
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What is the current distribution of Indian elephants or Asian elephants?
What is the current distribution of Indian elephants or Asian elephants?
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In which regions of India are Elephant populations currently restricted to?
In which regions of India are Elephant populations currently restricted to?
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How many fragmented populations of elephants are recorded in Northwestern India?
How many fragmented populations of elephants are recorded in Northwestern India?
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How many fragmented populations of elephants have been recorded in South India?
How many fragmented populations of elephants have been recorded in South India?
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What was the primary reason for the launch of project elephant?
What was the primary reason for the launch of project elephant?
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Study Notes
Indian Elephant Distribution and Conservation
- Indian elephants are currently confined to 12% of their historical range in India.
- Elephant populations are restricted to 4-5 geographical locations in India.
Historical Distribution
- According to literature, elephants were found all over India during the 13th to 16th centuries.
Project Elephant
- The primary reason for the launch of Project Elephant was to conserve and manage elephant populations and their habitats.
Fragmented Populations
- There are 7 fragmented populations of elephants recorded in South India.
- There are 4 fragmented populations of elephants recorded in Northwestern India.
Current Distribution
- The current distribution of Indian elephants is restricted to the Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats, and the deciduous forests of Central India.
- Elephant populations are currently restricted to the regions of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of South India.
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Test your knowledge of conservation efforts for Indian elephants and snow leopards with this quiz based on Project Elephant and Project Snow Leopard. Learn about the distribution and conservation of these iconic species in India.