The need for an elephant census in Sri Lanka has been a significant concern for a long time. After 13 years, preparations are now underway to restart this important initiative. The last comprehensive data collection on the elephant population in Sri Lanka was conducted in 2011, and it recorded a population of 5800 elephants. Since then, no further census has been carried out.
Accordingly, the upcoming census is scheduled to take place on the full moon day of Nikini, August 19th. The Department of Wildlife Conservation will conduct the census from August 17th to 19th, covering the entire country except for Colombo. This effort aims to create a complete database on the elephant population across Sri Lanka.
Therefore, this elephant census, being conducted after 13 years, marks a significant event in Sri Lanka.
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