Elephant translocation

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Elephant translocation

Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park

Problems caused by elephant overpopulation
● greater competition, causing hunger for elephants
● damage to (31) in the park

The translocation process
● a suitable group of elephants from the same (32) was selected
● vets and park staff made use of (33) to help guide the elephants into an open plain
● elephants were immobilised with tranquilisers
     – this process had to be completed quickly to reduce (34)
     – elephants had to be turned on their (35) to avoid damage to their lungs
     – elephants’ (36) had to be monitored constantly
     – tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
     – data including the size of their tusks and (37) was taken
● elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve

Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park
● (38) opportunities
● a reduction in the number of poachers and (39)
● an example of conservation that other parks can follow
● an increase in (40) as a contributor to GDP