Problems created by nonfarm animals

Major problems are,

1. Human and elephant conflict2. Stray dogs3. Zoonotic disease

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Human and elephant conflict Damages to humans, crops and properties by the wild

elephants and killings elephants back by humans Each year 50 people in Sri Lanka are killed by

elephants and over 100 elephants are killed by farmers (Census and Statistics Department of Sri Lanka)

Main reason Shrinking elephant habitats and expanding

human populations  The human population of Sri Lanka has increased by150% during

the last 6 decades (1950-2010) Wild elephant population has increased by 300% during the same

period (Census and Statistics Department of Sri Lanka, 2009; Department of Wildlife Life Conservation 2008). 

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Physical barriers Electric fences Non-electric fences Live fences - thorny plants/ Palmyra bio-fencing Trenches Repulsion methods Use of noise Use of irritants - pepper spray Causing pain and injury - fire-arms, spears

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Deterrent methods By growing crops that elephants do not eat - e.g. chilli,sesame, tea, tobacco, citrus; Making noise (acoustic) - banging on metal, firecrackers, thunder-flashes, fire-arms. Fires and lights - burning chilli or chilli seeds

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Stray dogsStray dog is a dog that lives on the streets

and does not have an owner.

Problems by stray dogs They might spread Rabies Cause collision when it runs in the road They tend to bark and howl These dogs might bite other dogs when they try to mate and also when they fight amongst themselves.

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Solution for stray dogs Sheltering Killings as a solution Sterilization and CNR (collect-neuter-return)

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Zoonotic diseases It is contagious diseases spread between

animals and humans. Disease caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites,

and fungi that are carried by animals and insects.

-e.g Anthrax Ebola Hemorrhagic fever,  Escherichia coli infection, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever,

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Reason for zoonotic diseases

Direct contact with.. Infected live poultry Rodents Reptiles Amphibians Insects and other domestic and wild animals

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Prevention Be aware of zoonotic diseases and your

potential for infection Wash hands thoroughly and frequently Avoid direct contact with certain animals and

their environment Look for and remove ticks from your body.

Parents should check their children for ticks Limit the number of places around your

home for mosquitoes to breed by getting rid of items that hold water

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Sources http://www.bornfree.org.uk/ http://www.duryognivaran.org/ http://www.asesg.org/ http://www.koirienystavat.com/

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