Abstract

Foreword Acknowledgements 1. The historical background 2. Status and distribution of the Asian elephant 3. The main study area and study methods 4. Movement and habitat utilization 5. Feeding and nutrition 6. Impact on the vegetation and carrying capacity 7. Crop raiding by elephants 8. Manslaughter by elephants 9. Habitat manipulation by people 10. Elephant slaughter by people 11. Population dynamics 12. Conservation and management Appendices References Index.