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21-4-2021 1:35 PM

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21-4-2021 1:44 PM

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The Maasai Mara in southwestern Kenya is a species-rich ecosystem. Rapid agricultural expansion and additional pressures of climate variability are threatening social-ecological dynamics in the region. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust mobile veterinary units, in collaboration with the Mara Elephant Project, have collected injury and treatment data for African Elephants in the Maasai Mara. This presentation showcases our analysis of spatio temporal patterns of where injuries are most treated within the ecosystem and if injuries have increased over time. Additionally, our project assesses how many of these injuries were caused by human-elephant conflict and if injuries vary with age or gender.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure,SDG 15 - Life on Land, SDG 16 -Peace, Justice, & Strong Institutions

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:35 PM Apr 21st, 1:44 PM

Session 2E Analysis of Elephant Injuries and Veterinary Treatment across the Maasai Mara

The Maasai Mara in southwestern Kenya is a species-rich ecosystem. Rapid agricultural expansion and additional pressures of climate variability are threatening social-ecological dynamics in the region. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust mobile veterinary units, in collaboration with the Mara Elephant Project, have collected injury and treatment data for African Elephants in the Maasai Mara. This presentation showcases our analysis of spatio temporal patterns of where injuries are most treated within the ecosystem and if injuries have increased over time. Additionally, our project assesses how many of these injuries were caused by human-elephant conflict and if injuries vary with age or gender.