TWENTY-TWO more elephant carcasses were recovered from Hwange National Park yesterday, raising fears poachers were on the prowl in the vast wildlife conservancy which is home to over 45 000 elephants.
TWENTY-TWO more elephant carcasses were recovered from Hwange National Park yesterday, raising fears poachers were on the prowl in the vast wildlife conservancy which is home to over 45 000 elephants.
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Zimbabwe National Parks (ZimParks) spokesperson Caroline Washaya-Moyo confirmed the development saying the carcasses were recovered from the Tshakabhika area.
“The elephants were recovered this morning (Monday). Investigations are underway to ascertain whether all were affected by cyanide. The number of affected animals is 22,” she said.
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