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Conflict Over Elephants in Sri Lanka

Updated 2026-05-16 11:30 UTC 2 sources Negative

In Sri Lanka, farmers and elephants are increasingly clashing over crops. The conflict has led to more fatal encounters for both humans and animals.

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NPR
In Sri Lanka, the islanders revere elephants. But for farmers, there's rising tension that's leading to more fatal encounters — for both humans and hungry pachyderms.
2026-05-16 11:19 UTC
Al Jazeera
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2026-05-16 11:03 UTC
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