The graph below shows the changes in maximum number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Write at least 150 words The bar chart reveals the maximum estimation of elephant population in a range of Asian countries in both 1997 and 2004 It is clear that the number of elephant fell in most countries included in the graph during researched time, especially in India, Malaysia, Thailand and China In other sides, there illustrate almost stability or small increase in Laos and Cambodia This was most noticeable in Malaysia and Thailand and China, where the number of elephants in 2004 was thought to be less than half the figure in 1997 India remained the country with by far the largest elephant population, but experienced a dramatic decrease in numbers from approximately 10000 in 1997 to about 7500 in 2004 It also indicates the small declined population of elephant in Viet Nam, Sri lanka and Myanmar The figures fell by approximately 200 Although the trend was downwards overall, elephant populations were thought to have remained stable in Laos at approximately 1200 The only country where elephants showed signs of recovering was Cambodia, where numbers may have risen by up to 100 (178 words) .. .elephants showed signs of recovering was Cambodia, where numbers may have risen by up to 100 (178 words)