Encroachment on elephant corridors fuels rising human-elephant conflict
Summary
Encroachment on elephant corridors in eastern Nepal is driving deadly human-elephant conflict, with people killed and elephants dying from electrocution and gunfire. Authorities in Koshi Province have expanded compensation and coexistence programs, but the problem continues to intensify.
Key Points
- Human-elephant conflict is intensifying across Koshi Province as settlements expand into elephant habitats and corridors.
- The article highlights the death of Rabin Khadka in Itahari and several other fatal elephant attacks in eastern Nepal.
- Elephants are also dying from electrocution and gunfire, with 45 deaths recorded in Koshi Province since fiscal year 2005/06.
- The provincial government has increased compensation and launched coexistence-focused programs, but results remain limited.
