Dependence of Elephas maximus on rural agriculture


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Hassan Kassim, . and Udadin Keling, . Dependence of Elephas maximus on rural agriculture. pp. 92-104.

Abstract

This paper describes a number of factors which have resulted in elephants (Elephas maximus) depending on rural agriculture with the reduction or destruction of their habitat. The readily available food in the villages encouraged the elephants to visit these areas. However forested areas are still needed as refuges. Monitoring work was made difficult because the villages secondary forest and agricultural areas developed on an ad hoc manner.


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Abstract

This paper describes a number of factors which have resulted in elephants (Elephas maximus) depending on rural agriculture with the reduction or destruction of their habitat. The readily available food in the villages encouraged the elephants to visit these areas. However forested areas are still needed as refuges. Monitoring work was made difficult because the villages secondary forest and agricultural areas developed on an ad hoc manner.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Elephas maximus
AGROVOC Term: Elephants
AGROVOC Term: Surveying
AGROVOC Term: Tracks
AGROVOC Term: Rural areas
AGROVOC Term: Villages
AGROVOC Term: Rural settlement
AGROVOC Term: Agricultural land
AGROVOC Term: Habitats
AGROVOC Term: Reserved forests
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8560

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