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As part of conservation efforts for critically endangered species, Bangladesh will retrieve captive elephants from government entities, zoos, and safari parks to rehabilitate them in the wild.
By , in Asia, World, Environment · 25 Oct 2025, 18:31 · 1 Comments
The long-standing practice of using Asian elephants for amusement or transporting timbers and goods has become obsolete due to the availability of machine-powered vehicles.
According to the Status of Asian Elephants in Bangladesh report, the country has a mean of only 268 resident elephants, with the status of critically endangered, inhabiting the southeastern forest areas of Chittagong Hill Tracts and Cox’s Bazar District.
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a story about Asian elephants, why do you have a picture of an African elephant? confusing
By ellis from Other on 26 Oct 2025, 00:53