A recent survey has revealed that Karnataka has the highest wild elephant population in India, estimated at 22,446. However, the number is lower than the 2017 figure of 27,312, according to the country's first-ever DNA-based count.

The study titled 'Status of Elephants in India: DNA based synchronous all India population estimation of elephants', has also looked into the population of wild elephants in different parts of the country.

India is home to the largest population of wild Asian elephants. The wild-being is said to have historical relationship with humans dating back to the Harappan civilisation, with elephants playing crucial roles in the economy and military, according to the study.

The study shows that the southern States of India are home to the most number of elephants, wit

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