Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has increased to an estimated 7,451 animals, according to the latest nationwide elephant survey conducted by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in 2024, Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi said.

Speaking on the findings, the minister said the survey showed a significant increase in the country’s elephant population compared to previous counts carried out over the past three decades.

To read the full story visit https://www.newswire.lk/2026/06/10/sri-lankas-wild-elephant-population-rises-to-7451-survey-finds/