Segur elephant corridor (Tamil Nadu)

Which scientific methods are used to study elephant pathways in the Segur elephant corridor?

Answer: Least cost path, factorial least cost path, circuit theory, and landscape genetics.

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About Segur elephant corridor (Tamil Nadu):

• The Segur Elephant Corridor is situated on the outskirts of Udhagamandalam (Ooty), in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, in southern India.
• It is home to more than 6,000 Asian elephants (Largest population of Asian elephants in the world).
• It comprises an undulating terrain, with lush green landscapes, and offers a picturesque view of the Segur plateau.
• Serves as a critical migratory pathway for Asian elephants, allowing them to move between different habitats within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
• It is an essential link that connects various elephant populations across the region.
• Apart from Asian elephants, it is home to a significant population of other wildlife, including tigers and three critically endangered species of vultures.

In 2010, the Tamil Nadu government officially notified the Segur Elephant Corridor as a critical elephant corridor.