The Iconic Sri Lankan Elephant

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Protecting and caring for the majestic Sri Lankan elephant, iconic of this island nation is one of the primary projects of Dilmah Conservation, dating back to its very inception. The Elephant Transit Home and Elephant Resource Centre in Udawalawe, the Minneriya- Kaudulla Project on Asian Elephant Social Behaviour and Habitat Requirements are some of the outcomes of these initiatives conducted in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation. While we work towards their conservation, we also believe that creating affinity between the elephants and people through informative literature is an essential part of an enduring conservation effort. This publication gives a brief glimpse into the life of these charismatic species, which we hope will contribute towards understanding the need to protect them. Dilmah Conservation is an extension of the Dilmah commitment to making business a matter of human service. Established in 2007, Dilmah Conservation is working towards a more sustainable use of the environment in partnership with IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Dilmah Conservation initiatives aim to foster respect for the environment and ensure its protection by encouraging harmonious coexistence between man and nature. We at Dilmah believe that, every individual and business has an obligation to ensure that a sustainable interaction with the environment is maintained at all times. Dilmah Conservation, 22 November 2012
CONTENTS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. The Asian Elephant The Origins of the Elephant What are the Differences between an African and Asian Elephant? The Unique Features of Elephants Elephant Trunk The Elephant’s Ears Elephant Teeth Differences between Male and Female Asian Elephants Elephant Habitat Distribution of Elephants in Sri Lanka The Changing Fate of the Elephant Keeping Elephants in Captivity The History of Elephants in Captivity Elephants and Human Culture Elephant Capture Tracking the Movements of an Elephant? What Has Been Found So Far? Human-Elephant Conflict The Innocent Victims of the Conflict Action Taken to Mitigate the Human-Elephant Conflict
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