The genetic profiling of captive elephants in Kerala
The genetic profiling of captive elephants in Kerala
A significant step towards wildlife conservation and management. Genetic Profiling in Kerala The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is conducting genetic profiling of approximately 400 captive elephants in Kerala. This initiative aims to include their details in a national database, which will serve as an 'Aadhaar card' for captive elephants. The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has completed the DNA fingerprinting and handed over the DNA database and prototypes of Unique Identification Cards to Kerala's Forest Department. This effort is expected to aid in resolving wildlife crime cases related to poaching and illegal trade. Asian Elephants in India India boasts the largest and most stable population of Asian elephants, with over 60% of the species' wild population residing within its borders. The Nilgiri landscape holds the world's largest single population of Asian elephants. Additionally, India shelters 20% of the global captive Asian elephant populatio…