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How Nature Works in Harmony — Question 1

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How might the loss of forest cover and changes in rainfall patterns lead elephants to enter human farms and villages? (Page 190)
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Loss of forest cover reduces vegetation and habitat space, while changes in rainfall patterns can dry up waterholes, making food and water scarce in elephants’ natural habitats. As a result, elephants wander into nearby farms and villages in search of crops like bananas and sugarcane, leading to crop damage and potential harm to humans and animals.