Library:The Elephants of Nong Nooch - A Modern Horror Story (video)
Summary
The Elephants of Nong Nooch - A Modern Horror Story highlights the lesser-known threats facing Asian elephants compared to their African counterparts. While African elephant conservation is recognized, Asian elephants face dire challenges. Estimates suggest their population has declined from over a million in the late 19th century to about 40,000 today, with only about 30,000 in the wild and 10,000 in captivity. Most Asian elephants are in India and Sri Lanka, though their range has shrunk in other countries as well. The species has been endangered since 1986, with a decline of over 50% in the last three generations.