Action plan to protect elephants

Elephant habitats are increasingly shrinking because of human activities (Photo: BBC)

All countries with Asian wild elephants had their first meeting to discuss the viability of this species.

The goal of the seminar in Kuala Lumpur is to reach an agreement on the best way to deal with the growing threats to the continent's largest mammal.

Delegates agreed that cross-border cooperation is needed to protect the dwindling habitat of elephants.

The number of wild elephants in Asia is estimated at 30,000 to 50,000.

This three-day workshop was organized by the Malaysian government, in conjunction with the World Natural Protection Federation, to agree on the best way to protect the remaining elephants.

South and Southeast Asian countries are the most densely populated countries in the world, and human activity increasingly threatens the survival of elephants.

Delegates from countries shared experiences and sought ways to improve the living environment for forest elephants.