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Decisions on jumbos must factor in communities 15/7/2019 The Chronicle Tinashe Farawo, Correspondent THERE is no doubt that Zimbabwe has a proud history of successful elephant conservation, and is one of the key range states and home to the second largest remaining jumbo population in the world after Botswana. According to the 2014 aerial survey, …
Gwanda South rural farmers struggle to keep elephants away 10/7/2019 The Chronicle Sifelani Tsiko To tourists and other people in faraway lands, elephants are some of the most beloved and affectionate animals in the world. But, to Tsepile Nare of Pathana Village in Gwanda South constituency close to the confluence of Shashe and Tuli …
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Cyanide poisoning fears in Hwange. . .7 jumbos found dead at National Park 9/7/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube ,Victoria Falls Reporter SEVEN elephants were found dead in Hwange National Park on Saturday in a suspected case of cyanide poisoning. Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) rangers conducting routine patrols found elephant carcasses …
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Zimparks on the recovery path 7/7/2019 Source: Zimparks on the recovery path | Sunday Mail (Local News) Sunday Mail Reporter THE new team at the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has managed to transform the organisation, which was previously dogged by transparent issues and allegations of poor corporate governance, into a reformed entity, …
UZ tackles poaching crisis through film 3/7/2019 The Herald Rebecca Kabaya Arts Reporter The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) recently premièred an African Wildlife Foundation film titled, “Sides of a Horn,” to raise awareness on the poaching crisis facing the Africa continent. The short film, which was released worldwide, was written and directed by Toby …
How did elephants evolve such a large brain? 1/7/2019 The Herald Julian Benoit & Paul Manger Correspondents Elephants have long captivated our attention, partly because of their sheer size and majesty. But we’re also struck by their complex behaviour. In some ways, we’re fascinated because this behaviour echoes our most humane feelings. For instance, …
Why not legitimise ivory trade? 1/7/2019 If illegal ivory sales are a crisis, why not legitimise the trade? The Herald Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story President Mnangagwa had an important message to the upcoming CITES meeting: stop the tyranny of banning sustainable wildlife and wildlife products trade. The biennial meeting of the global wildlife watchdog …
National parks to have perimeter fences 1/7/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Government will erect perimeter fences around national parks as part of measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Zimbabwe has about 84 000 elephants against a carrying capacity of 54 000, in a country in which game reserves occupy …
Botswana legalises elephant hunting and Zimbabwe gets ready to sell them. Internet is divided Yashar Ali @yashar 28/6/2019 South African country Botswana has legalised elephant hunting and Zimbabwe are ready to sell excess elephants to keep their population in check. Elephants in Botswana, South Africa Ever heard of something like too many elephants? …
Editorial Comment: Zim needs sustainable conservation systems 28/6/2019 The Herald The debate on the inaugural African Union and United Nations Wildlife Economy Summit is critical in proffering lasting solutions to the human-wildlife conflict that have been at the centre stage of conservation issues in the region. The summit is important because wildlife and natural …