Naveen Akshar, Kerala Elephant Foundation Edited, Mark Doss December 13, 2025 Asian elephants are running out of room and fast. A 2023 study of long-term habitat data published in Scientific Reports revealed a staggering truth: nearly two-thirds of suitable Asian elephant habit has disappeared since 1700. The study was led by conservation scientist Shermin de Silva of the University of California, San Diego, and supported by an international team of ecologists and conservati