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human-wildlife-conflict
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thehindu.comscience58 days ago
Human-Elephant Conflict Intensifies in Sri Lanka
Farmers in Sri Lanka are reporting increased crop losses from elephants, leading to more fatal encounters between humans and the animals. Both sides are experiencing rising deaths as elephants raid fields and farmers respond. The conflict has worsened in recent years according to…
dohanews.coscience65 days ago
Sri Lanka’s Human-Elephant Conflict Intensifies Amid Rising Food and Fuel Costs
A longstanding conflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has intensified as food and fuel grow scarcer due to the war in the Middle East. NPR reported the development on May 9, 2026. The segment aired on All Things Considered and runs 5:21 in length.