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The habitat of elephants is increasingly shrinking due to human activities (Photo: BBC) |
All countries that have wild Asian elephants convened for their first meeting to discuss the survival of this species.
The goal of the workshop in Kuala Lumpur was to reach an agreement on the best measures to address the increasing threats to the largest mammals on the continent.
Delegates agreed that cross-border cooperation is essential to protect the ever-shrinking habitats of elephants.
The estimated population of wild elephants in Asia is approximately 30,000 to 50,000.
This three-day workshop was organized by the Malaysian government in collaboration with the World Wildlife Federation, aiming to agree on the best ways to protect the remaining elephant population.
Countries in South and Southeast Asia are among the most densely populated in the world, and human activities are increasingly threatening the survival of elephant species.
Delegates from various countries shared experiences and sought ways to improve the habitat for wild elephants.
