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Human-Elephant Conflict Escalates in Southern Africa
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A new study predicts that human-elephant conflict in Southern Africa will double by the end of the century due to climate change, population growth, and land expansion. Researchers used machine learning to map high-risk areas, suggesting that proactive land-use planning is essential for coexistence.
A study predicts increasing human-elephant conflict in Southern Africa. A growing number of farmers and 290,000 African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) share space in Southern Africa, with conflicts arising from elephants raiding cropland. Crop raids by elephants can be financially devastating for farmers.
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