Abstract

The elepahant population in the country has been adversely affected by the loss and fragmentation of the habitat. Not much information is available on the home range and the mobility of Asian elephants. The present study looked into the home range of Asian elephants in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala. Two herds of elephants were followed and their routes plotted on an area map. Qualitative assessment of the food and water availability in different parts of the area was also made. The seasonal and annual home range of elephants is estimated