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GPS Study Uncovers Hidden Elephant Highways in Assam
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 01:17 AM
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A recent GPS-based study has revealed previously unknown elephant corridors crisscrossing the forests of Assam. The findings shed light on the movement patterns of the state's elephant populations.
The study employed GPS technology to monitor the movement of elephants across Assam's terrain.
It uncovered a network of hidden routes that the animals use to travel between different habitats.
Experts believe the findings will assist in formulating better conservation strategies and mitigating human‑elephant encounters.
It uncovered a network of hidden routes that the animals use to travel between different habitats.
Experts believe the findings will assist in formulating better conservation strategies and mitigating human‑elephant encounters.