Some 25 years ago, Xishuangbanna,in southwest China's Yunnan Province, had only about 80 wild elephants.
But today, some 300 are roaming around, thanks to more conservation efforts.
As the big animals and humans are coming into closer contact, it also stokes conflict.
Local farmers are struggling to protect their crops and even themselves from marauding elephants.
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