5 South Indian States With Highest Number Of Wild Elephants
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Mon, 25 Nov 2019 3:12:48
India is home to several large mammals, including the Asian elephant. The Indian Elephant is subspecies of the Asian elephant and the largest living land animals in India, distributed in Southeast Asia too.
As per conservation status, The Indian Elephant has been listed as endangered due to loss of habitat and poaching. Estimated population of Asian Elephants in India is between 27,785–31,368 in wild areas.
* Kerala – 6182
Anamudi known as Elephant mountain is the highest peak in the Kerala and known as Everest of South India. The peak is located in the southern region of Eravikulam National Park and home to large number of elephants in Kerala.
* Karnataka – 6068
Bandipur National Park of Karnataka along with Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the largest protected area in southern India and largest habitat of wild elephants in India.
* Tamil Nadu – 4015
Tamil Nadu has huge population of wild elephants in India but in a particular area of Anamalai, Srivilliputtur and Coimbatore. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is home to Kozhikamudhi Elephant Camp, a popular public attraction in Anaimalai Hills.
* Odisha – 1930
The wild Indian elephant is the flagship species of Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, located near Bhubaneswar. Eastern Ghats of Odisha and Chandaka forest are home to large number of wild elephants in the state.
* Arunachal Pradesh – 890
Kameng Elephant Reserve in the Himalayan foothills of Arunachal Pradesh is established for wild elephants, There are 377 elephants in Kameng reserve along with clouded leopard, red panda and 4 species of hornbills.
