Satellite -telemetry and mass communication based early warning system for human-elephant coexistence in Southern India’s agroforestry landscapes

Elephants, vital to India’s ecological and cultural fabric, now navigate increasingly fragmented habitats, rising incidence of negative interactions with humans. This has resulted in substantial casualties on both sides, with India reporting over 500 human deaths and approximately 100 elephant fatalities from retaliatory killings annually. Long-term solutions to mitigate human-elephant conflict include enhancing habitat quality and connectivity, restoring historic migratory routes, and protectin