Pachyderm on Peril
Asian Elephants ( Elephas maximus ) are threatened megaherbivore. Today this large majestic pachyderm now struggles for its survival for various reasons. Due to its threatened status as IUCN red list included as Endangered and CITES put its name Appendix I. This is also schedule-I animal as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Asian Elephant is the second largest terrestrial mammal other than the African counterpart. It is a wide-ranging animal and needs large areas with optimum conditions. Since past numerous elephant stories entangled with human life. According to mythological thought, the elephant took birth from celestial waters and thus are closely associated with rains. The requirement of food and water for elephants is very high and therefore their population can only be supported optimal condition of the forest. The status of the elephant can be the best indicator of the better forest. The Asian elephants were believed to be widely distri...