Bangladesh Plans to Rehabilitate Captive Elephants in the Wild
Bangladesh has taken a new step in the conservation process for Asian elephants, aiming to retrieve captive elephants from their owners and rehabilitate them in the wild.
According to the Status of Asian Elephants in Bangladesh report, the country is home to a mean of only 268 resident elephants, which are critically endangered and reside in the southeastern forest areas of Chittagong, Chittagong Hill Tracts, and Cox’s Bazar district.
- Resident elephants: 268, living in the country's forests.
- Nonresident elephants: frequently visit from neighboring countries, India and Myanmar.
- Captive elephants: 96, remaining in the country with different owners.
Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Asian elephants in Bangladesh.
Author's summary: Bangladesh initiates elephant rehabilitation program.
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