Search for: [Description = "In Asian elephant Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 tuskless bulls or maknas are generally rare. Only in Sri Lanka 93% of subadult and adult bulls have been reported to be maknas. Using historical records and computer simulations we demonstrate that simulation in man\-made. The following mechanisms were identified to be associated with a loss of tuskers\: \(1\) When using elephants, man has always preffered tuskers. \(2\) Selective hunting and capturing frequently led to a decrease of tuskers in wild\-living populations. \(3\) The impact of selective unting and capturing was highest in isolated populations, such as Sri Lanka. \(4\) Selective removal of tuskers for protecting a maximum wild\-living male population resulted in an increase of maknas."]

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