Illegal capture and internal trade of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Sri Lanka
The illegal wildlife trade is considered one of the major threats to global biodiversity. Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) have been highly valued by various cultures for use in religious and spiritual contexts, as a draft animal, and more recently, as a tourist attraction. Thus, the demand for cap...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2020-11-01
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Series: | Nature Conservation |
Online Access: | https://natureconservation.pensoft.net/article/57283/download/pdf/ |