Human-elephant conflict (HEC)[1][2] is a major threat to both species in some rural forest areas of Kerala, India.
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department estimates that there are 6,000 elephants in the state.
[3] Official records show that 50 people die and 1,000 are injured in elephant attacks in Kerala every year.
Kerala has the highest number of elephant attacks of any country in Asia.
The conflicts have resulted in damage to crops, houses and property, cattle being carried away, injuries to humans and deaths.