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A scientific approach to understanding and mitigating elephant mortality due to train hits in Assam
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Sectors Conservation & Ecology
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location India (North) - Asia & M East
Company Name Wildlife Trust of India
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A scientific approach to understanding and mitigating elephant mortality due to train hits in Assam
elephants, train, hits, tracks, railwayRailways and highways are a source of wildlife mortality throughout the world. At least thirty-five elephants lost their life due to train hits in Assam between 1990 and May 2006. The frequency of such accidents was highest in Kamrup (East) Forest Division. This report throws light on the issue of elephant mortality due to train hits in Assam and provides recommendations to deal with the same. 
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