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Sri Lankan Elephants Feed On Garbage Dumps.
A group of wild elephants forages through a garbage dump in Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka, on September 6, 2025, with the sunset glowing in the background. This scene highlights the escalating conflict between wildlife and human waste and underscores the urgent need for sustainable waste management and wildlife conservation. (Photo by Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #12723556 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto |
| Category | Environmental Issue |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto |
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