Total Wild Elephants: 780 – 1,200
Country Rankings: 7th out of 13 Asian countries
Uses of elephants: Logging, land clearance, agricultural use and transportation.
Threats:
- Habitat Loss and Hunting
Land has been cleared for logging, agriculture, hydroelectric power projects and other infrastructure developments. Moreover, hunters are always on the move to search for elephants (Elephants in Laos, n.d.).