India’s First DNA-Based Wild Elephant Census Indicates Big Drop In Population, But…
Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 06:26 IST Experts have cautioned against a direct comparison with the previous count, as the latest exercise employed a significantly more rigorous and scientifically advanced methodology Despite the methodological shift, the report’s findings underscore critical conservation challenges facing the species. (Representational image: Canva) India’s first-ever DNA-based elephant census, the Synchronous All-India…