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Botswana's Elephant Conservation Challenge: Finding a Balance

Botswana's Elephant Population: A Success Story with Challenges

Learn about the delicate balance between conservation and human-wildlife conflict in Botswana.

Botswana's Elephant Conservation Challenge: Finding a Balance

Botswana

The rapid growth of Botswana's elephant population is a major conservation success story. However, it is also causing problems for the country. Elephants often damage villages, destroy crops, and sometimes kill people. The government of Botswana is working to address the elephant issue through several initiatives.

Elephant Relocation

Relocating elephants to less populated areas to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

Protective Fencing

Building fences around villages and crops to protect them from elephant damage.

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