Global Elephant Habitat Loss: 1700-2015 (VIDEO)

University of California - San Diego

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Animation tracking the loss of suitable habitat for Asian elephants (yellow) between 1700-2015. A study published in Scientific Reports led by UC San Diego examining habitats across centuries reveals an urgent need for sustainable land-use and conservation strategies to avoid dangers for wildlife and human communities.

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Ashley Weaver

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Must be used in conjunction with Asian elephant habitat loss study published in Scientific Reports.

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