Tag: human-wildlife conflict
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Africa’s Elephant Divide: Too Many or Too Few
Introduction: A Continent at a Crossroads Across Africa, elephants are both a symbol of wild majesty and a test of conservation policy. In some countries, populations have swelled beyond manageable levels, fueling human-wildlife conflict, crop losses, and pressure on shrinking habitats. In others, decades of poaching, habitat loss, and political instability have reduced numbers to…
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Africa’s Great Elephant Divide: Nations Struggle with Too Many or Too Few
Understanding Africa’s Elephant Divide In Africa, elephants are both emblematic and endangered, symbolizing vast landscapes and fragile ecosystems. Yet for many countries, the continent’s elephants exist on opposite ends of a difficult spectrum: some nations grapple with burgeoning herds that threaten crops and water sources, while others face alarming declines driven by poaching, habitat loss,…
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Africa’s Elephant Divide: Balancing Numbers Between Too Many and Too Few
Introduction: A Continent at a Crossroads Across Africa, elephants are both a symbol of national pride and a source of deep concern. From protected corridors in East Africa to shrinking habitats in the Sahel and floodplain reserves in southern Africa, the continent confronts a stark paradox: some countries host swelling elephant populations that threaten livelihoods…
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Craig’s Long Life: What an Elephant’s Story Teaches Us About Conservation
Introduction: A Life That Connects People to Conservation The untimely death of a publicly known wild animal often stirs public emotion. Yet when that animal is an elephant whose life has been documented across decades, the impact goes beyond sentiment. Craig’s long life offers a rare window into the realities of elephant conservation — from…
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West Coast Leopard Recolonisation Near Cape Town Gains Ground
Leopard Recolonisation Returns to the West Coast In a development that resonates across wildlife and conservation circles, signs of leopard recolonisation have been documented along the West Coast and areas surrounding Cape Town. This trend, observed by researchers and local observers, indicates that the region is once again becoming part of the leopard’s broader range…
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Govt Reaffirms Fast Wildlife Compensation Commitment
Introduction: A Strong Guarantee for Those Affected The Tanzanian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to promptly address the challenges faced by citizens affected by wildlife incidents. Speaking in Morogoro, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, reaffirmed that the ministry’s responsibilities extend beyond policy to tangible, timely relief for communities hit…
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UWA Relocates Killer Crocodile After Fatal Kalangala Attack
Relocation of a dangerous Nile crocodile in Kalangala The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has taken decisive action amid growing concerns about human-wildlife conflict on Kalangala Island. After a fisherman was killed by a large Nile crocodile and residents reported escalating fear, UWA rangers conducted a controlled capture and relocation operation to remove the predator from…
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UWA Relocates Killer Crocodile After Fatal Attack in Kalangala
New Measures to Reassure Kalangala’s Fishermen The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has taken decisive action in Kalangala District following a deadly crocodile incident that claimed the life of a fisherman and disrupted daily life in Buyange Fishing Village on Kalangala Island. In a calm, coordinated operation, rangers captured the dangerous Nile crocodile and relocated it…
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UWA Relocates Killer Crocodile After Fatal Attack on Fisherman in Kalangala
Overview of the Incident In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding residents and reducing future encounters between people and wildlife, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) captured and relocated a large Nile crocodile involved in a fatal incident in Kalangala Island’s Buyange Fishing Village. The attack, which occurred recently, resulted in the death of a fisherman…