Poaching and Militancy

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Binoy Kumar BeheraCambridge University Press, 1/24/2019EAN 9781108473651, ISBN10: 1108473652Hardcover, 164 pages, 23.7 x 16 x 1.5 cmLanguage: EnglishThe Asian elephant is an endang ered species due to its relentless poaching mainly for ivory. However, unlike the African elephant whose both males and females are tusk bearers, in Asian elephants only males bear tusk. This has resulted in their selective killing and has not only led to an alarming fall in their number but impacted the sex-ratio. This book critically examines this problem and addresses the issue of human-elephant conflict. It studies the four elephant zones of the country with specific focus on Odisha, which is home to a large population of elephants in the central Indian zone. It also ponders on the possibility of the existence of a well-developed network supporting organized poaching and armed militancy, which applies to the central African countries as well.List of photographic platesList of bars, pie charts, and mapsPreface1. The Asian elephant2. Human–elephant conflict3. Elephant under siege4. Poaching and militancy5. Future of the Asian elephantBibliographyIndex. Show more