- Sri Lanka has many elephants.
- There is a problem with elephants and people.
- Many elephants die from gunfire and other dangers.
- Some people die when elephants come near homes.
- The government wants to help elephants with corridors.
- Experts say these corridors may not work.
Difficult words
- corridor — a safe path for animals to movecorridors
- expert — a person with special knowledge or skillExperts
- government — the group that manages a country or area
- gunfire — shots from guns or rifles
- danger — the possibility of harm or something baddangers
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Discussion questions
- Have you seen an elephant?
- Are elephants near homes where you live?
- Do you want a corridor for elephants near your home?
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