Booming elephant population wreaks havoc in Zimbabwe

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

KENNILWORTH // An increasing elephant population is forcing the animals from wildlife reserves and into greater contact with people, leading to an economic and environmental crisis in parts of Zimbabwe where some are calling for greater numbers of the animals to be culled reports the National.

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CITES chief to meet Mugabe over poaching

by Zimonline

Wed, Dec 16, 2009

HARARE – CITES secretary general Willem Wijnstekers is expected in Zimbabwe next month for talks with President Robert Mugabe over rampant poaching decimating wildlife in the southern African country and said to involve top politicians and army officials.

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