In response to the escalating human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka, the government has announced plans to more than double its anti-elephant electric fencing. The move comes after a distressing toll of over 200 elephants and nearly 100 people lost their lives due to the ongoing conflict between farmers and marauding elephants raiding crops.
Elephants, revered as a symbol of Buddhism on the island, play a significant role in temple pageants, carrying caskets containing relics. However, their interactions with farmers have led to a persistent and deadly clash, as the majestic animals often raid farmlands to feed, causing significant damage to crops.
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