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22 More Elephant Carcasses Recovered In Tshakabhika area, Hwange National Park

Posted on October 28, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

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. 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 (yesterday). Investigations are underway to ascertain whether all were affected by cyanide. The number of affected animals is 22,”…

26 More Elephants Carcasses, ‘Cyanide poison Victims’ Found In Hwange National Park

Posted on October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

RANGERS in Hwange National Park have discovered the carcasses of 26 elephants at two locations, additional victims of cyanide poisoning. Bhejani Trust and the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority made the announcement on Wednesday, a week after 14 other elephants succumbed to similar poaching tactics. According to the agency and Bhejani Trust, which undertakes joint animal monitoring and welfare work with the parks agency, the 26 dead elephants were found on Tuesday….