Govt disputes wildlife institute elephant count, seeks reassessment
Odisha's forest department has disputed the Wildlife Institute of India's elephant count of 912, citing their own census at 2,103. The state government questioned the DNA sampling method used by WII, advocating for direct sighting and requesting a reassessment. Concerns were also raised about degraded elephant corridors impacting movement.
Odisha's forest department has disputed the Wildlife Institute of India's elephant count of 912, citing their own census at 2,103. The state government questioned the DNA sampling method used by WII, advocating for direct sighting and requesting a reassessment. Concerns were also raised about degraded elephant corridors impacting movement.
