Wasgamuwa Journals: Scientific and/or other rants from the Jungle: Day 10: 18/1/12

The Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC)

The human population in Sri Lanka is constantly increasing and as it does so, people need more land to live on and grow crops. As a result, in areas such as Wasgamuwa, people are encroaching on the natural habitats of Elephants. These animals lose much of their feeding grounds as a result and tend to venture into crop fields and break into peoples' houses in search of food. In retaliation, humans in these areas hurt and kill elephants to protect their land and themselves. This results in hostility between the two populations.

I am studying elephant movement patterns to see how the conflicts between the two populations can be better resolved with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society.

Wasgamuwa Journals: Scientific and/or other rants from the Jungle

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Day 10: 18/1/12 - Sri Lankan Lavender?

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