Habitat fragmentation is primary threat to elephants, wildlife biologist P.S. Easa states
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Habitat fragmentation and corridor mapping: a key GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
Wildlife biologist P.S. Easa identified habitat fragmentation as the primary threat to elephants during a Coexistence Collective conclave in Thiruvananthapuram.
Background
The Coexistence Collective conclave was held in Thiruvananthapuram and chaired by V. Subhash Chandra Bose. The discussion highlighted a Supreme Court order for a nationwide survey of elephant corridors to provide protection opportunities.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceThiruvananthapuram: Venue of the Coexistence Collective conclave
- BodyNational Board for Wildlife: Body whose former member Prerna Singh Bindra attended the conclave
- FactHabitat fragmentation: Identified as the primary threat to elephants by P.S. Easa
- BodySupreme Court: Issued an order for a nationwide survey of elephant corridors
Prelims practice question
Which body's former member attended the Coexistence Collective conclave in Thiruvananthapuram?
- (a)Forest Survey of India
- (b)Wildlife Trust of India
- (c)Central Zoo Authority
- (d)National Board for Wildlife
Show answer
Answer: (d) National Board for Wildlife — The note mentions that Prerna Singh Bindra, a former member of the National Board for Wildlife, attended the conclave.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how habitat fragmentation impacts elephant conservation and evaluate the role of corridor mapping in mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological connectivity: Fragmentation disrupts migratory paths and genetic flow in elephant populations
- Legal framework: Implementation of Supreme Court-mandated corridor surveys for habitat protection
- Spatial planning: Balancing infrastructure development with the preservation of critical wildlife corridors
Keywords: Habitat fragmentation · Wildlife corridors · Human-wildlife coexistence · Biodiversity conservation · Spatial planning
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