Elephant Census Method

 Source: IE  Context: The Environment Ministry has shelved its elephant census report, ‘Status of Elephant in India 2022-23’, citing a delay in the census in the Northeast. Protection status of Elephant: IUCN Status: Classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Listed in Schedule I for highest protection. CITES: Included in …