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> The main problem is habitat loss, along with a related phenomenon, human-elephant conflict. In India, such conflict annually causes 400 human fatalities and 1
by blotter_paper 7y ago
> The main problem is habitat loss, along with a related phenomenon, human-elephant conflict. In India, such conflict annually causes 400 human fatalities and 100 elephant deaths.
Damn, if the humans didn't breed like rabbits the elephants would be winning!
- melling 7y agoOnly in poorer countries. When countries become wealthier the birth rate declines. We should make more of an effort to bring countries out of poverty.
- Ididntdothis 7y agoBirth rate declines maybe but land use stays the same. When you look at Europe for example they don't allow much room for wildlife.
- RickJWagner 7y agoI think you're right, but isn't that crazy? The introduction of more wealth slows the birth rate. You'd think that more wealth would enable larger families. But that's not how it works.