Asian elephants and their status in Nepal: a review by Sami Shrestha, Jiban Shrestha

“…Wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are one of the most endangered wildlife species in Nepal. …”
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Genomics Reveals Distinct Evolutionary Lineages in Asian Elephants by Jeroen Kappelhof, Emma Diepeveen, Martijn F. L. Derks, Ole Madsen, Rebekah Rogers, Benoit Goossens, Reeta Sharma, Martien A. M. Groenen, Jack J. Windig, Mirte Bosse

“…ABSTRACT This study introduces, for the first time, whole‐genome sequencing (WGS) data from predominantly wild‐born Asian elephants currently housed in European zoos, covering the distribution range of Asian elephants. …”
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Differences in Olfactory Discrimination, but Not Sensitivity, Between African Savanna and Asian Elephants by Melissa H. Schmitt, Matthew S. Rudolph, Sarah L. Jacobson, Joshua M. Plotnik

“…ABSTRACT While African savanna and Asian elephants split between 4.2 and 9 MYA, they are often regarded as one united group, ‘elephants.’ …”
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Self-directed behavior reflects social stress in captive Asian elephants by Sofia Vilela, Peini Chen, So Murakami, Yusuke Tanabe, Shinya Yamamoto, Shinya Yamamoto

“…This study identified specific SDBs induced by social stress in Asian elephants and suggests SDB as a potential good indicator of their wellbeing.…”
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Nutrient utilization and energy balance profile in probiotic supplemented asian elephants by Dharmendra Chharang, Sheela Choudhary

Subjects: “…asian elephant…”
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Younger semi‐captive Asian elephants constitute suitable repository for conservation translocation by Hnin Nandar, Li‐Li Li, Zaw Min Oo, Ye Htet Lwin, Rui‐Chang Quan

“…This study integrated ecological and behavioral information to support reinforcement conservation for Asian elephants in Southeast Asia, where most of the semi‐captive elephants are distributed. …”
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Acoustic structure and information content of trumpets in female Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). by Evelyn Fuchs, Veronika C Beeck, Anton Baotic, Angela S Stoeger

“…We propose that trumpets in adult female Asian elephants serve to convey an individual's identity as well as to signal arousal and excitement to conspecifics.…”
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Exploring enzymatic antioxidant activities in Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) sperm and seminal plasma by Yuqing Yang, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Nicole Sirisopit Mehl, Patharapol Piamsomboon, Nuttawadee Ngamlertwong, Padet Tummaruk, Pakpoom Navanukraw, Phakjira Sanguansook, Kaywalee Chatdarong

“…During chilling, using a higher level of glutamine may damage the spermatozoa of Asian elephants.…”
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Analysis on gut microbiota diversity of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) from three regions of Yunnan Province by Zeya Yang, Yixuan Wang, Yuhan Wang, Jiuxuan Zhou, Ruimei Wang, Mingfei Shi, Mingwei Bao, Binghui Wang, Ruiling Yuan

Subjects: “…Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)…”
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Development of FTIR spectral library for the identification of Asian elephant ivory: an innovative approach in wildlife forensics by Shinta Ann Jose, Kalaiyarasan Boopathy Thiyagarajan, Subhashree Ganesan, Bala Amarnath Chandrasekaran, Chanthini Baskar, Rajinder Singh, Dhayanithi Vasantha Kumari, M.G. Ganesan, A. Udhayan

“…Furthermore, we used the FTIR spectrum of Asian elephant ivory as a reference to identify the fifteen carvings (n = 15) suspected to be of Asian elephant ivory. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) in Central Nepal by Roshan Babu Adhikari, Madhuri Adhikari Dhakal, Purna Bahadur Ale, Ganga Ram Regmi, Tirth Raj Ghimire

Subjects: “…Asian elephants…”
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DNA analysis indicates that Asian elephants are native to Borneo and are therefore a high priority for conservation. by Prithiviraj Fernando, T N C Vidya, John Payne, Michael Stuewe, Geoffrey Davison, Raymond J Alfred, P Andau, Edwin Bosi, Annelisa Kilbourn, Don J Melnick

“…We compared DNA of Borneo elephants to that of elephants from across the range of the Asian elephant, using a fragment of mitochondrial DNA, including part of the hypervariable d-loop, and five autosomal microsatellite loci. …”
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Giants in tourism: captive conditions, industry trends, and animal welfare implications for Asian elephants in tourism from 2014 to 2020 by Jennah Green, Jan Schmidt-Burbach, Lindsay Hartley-Backhouse

Subjects: “…Asian elephant…”
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Endocrine correlates of puberty in female Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Sri Lanka by Samanthi Mendis, Niromi K. Jayasekera, Rajapakshalage C. Rajapakse, Janine L. Brown

“…Abstract Background Previous studies have established ovarian cycle characteristics of adult Asian elephants using progestagen analyses, but little work has been done on young elephants to determine age at puberty. …”
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The decline in carving African and Asian elephant tusks in Nepal and the decrease in ivory items for retail sale in Kathmandu by Esmond Martin, Chryssee Martin, Lucy Vigne

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Social integration and associational behaviour of male Asian elephants in northwest India: a new social learning by Kanchan Puri, Ritesh Joshi, Abhishek K Singh

Subjects: “…Asian elephant, adolescence stage, male elephant’s association, social behaviour, northwest India.…”
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Predicting suitable habitats for Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) in Tropical Asia under changing climatic scenarios by Kazi Al Muqtadir Abir, Biplob Dey, Mohammad Redowan, Ashraful Haque, Romel Ahmed

“…This study examines the impact of climate and land use changes on the suitable habitat distribution of Asian elephants. Utilizing ten predictor variables, including climatic, topographic, and land use data, and employing six ensemble Species Distribution Models (SDMs) alongside Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 data, the study estimates spatial changes and potential habitat expansions for Asian elephants across Tropical Asia. …”
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Population genetics reveal potential threats from low maternal genetic diversity in wild Asian elephants in China by Minhui Shi, Yinping Tian, Yongjing Tang, Haimeng Li, Jishan Wang, Yue Ma, Xin Liu, Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz, Fei Chen, Tianming Lan

Subjects: “…Asian elephant…”
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Transcutaneous ultrasonography for visualization of the kidneys in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus): a quantitative assessment of echogenicity and echotexture in comparison with the liver and spleen by Pratthana Inthawong, Somkiat Huaijantug, Tithipong Plangsangmas, Kakanang Piyarungsri, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Warangkhana Langkaphin, Worapong Kosaruk, Choenkwan Pabutta, Supatta Kijpraiboon, Mark A. Mitchell, Podjana Wattananit, Chatchote Thitaram

Subjects: “…Asian elephant…”
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The Importance, Issues and Challenges of Large Mammal's Conservation in Malaysia by Hasan M. Agha, Abdulmutalib Alabeed Alkamil, Suqi Wang, Abbas Ismayilov, Amjad Abdulhadi Mohammed

Subjects: “…asian elephant…”
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