The vanishing trail of Sri Lanka’s iconic tuskers calls for urgent action

Mongabay
Mar 21, 2025, 3:38 am113 ptsTrending
Minneriya, SRI LANKA — With a single tusk that made him stand out, the majestic bull elephant Unicorn was a true king among the wild herds of Minneriya, a biodiversity hotspot in the island’s north-central region, globally known as the home of the world’s largest gathering of elephants. At dusk, Unicorn…

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