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Challenges and Strategies in Elephant Conservation: A Comprehensive Review of Land Use Impact and Management Approaches in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, India Cover

Challenges and Strategies in Elephant Conservation: A Comprehensive Review of Land Use Impact and Management Approaches in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, India

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|Nov 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2024-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1805-4196 | Journal ISSN: 1803-2427
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