Tuskers killed
How many tuskers — rare male elephants with tusks — died in a year.
Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation (Sri Lanka) · As of 2024 · View source
Chart of Tuskers killed over time. 17 tuskers (2024) → 17 tuskers (2024).
Table
| Period | tuskers |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 |
Sri Lanka's current situation
In 2024, 17 tuskers were recorded.
What is it?
Tuskers are male elephants that grow tusks. Only a small share of Sri Lanka's male elephants carry tusks, so each death shrinks a rare group — and tuskers are sometimes targeted.
A simple example
In 2024, 17 of the 388 wild elephants that died were tuskers.
What happens when it is high
More tusker deaths mean the tusked gene line becomes even rarer, and the loss of famous individuals is felt nationally.
What happens when it is low
Fewer tusker deaths suggest better protection of these high-risk animals.
What is a healthy range
No safe number; the goal is zero avoidable deaths. No rating is applied.
What might happen next
Official projections
No data yet
Simple statistical trend
No data yet
A simple statistical trend, not a prediction of what will happen. Forecasts are uncertain and are not financial advice.
For experts
Tuskers are a cultural symbol in Sri Lanka and a sign of the health of the elephant population.
How we calculate this
Tuskers among the wild elephant deaths, as confirmed by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The DWC does not publish a regular year-by-year series; years are added as official figures are released.