83 elephants safely translocated | A mammoth evacuation of 83 elephants has been concluded in Malawi by the International Fund for Animal Welfare “to save them from persecution by local villagers” trying to protect their crops and livelihoods from the animals. The translocation of the free roaming herd of elephants from Mangochi District, just south of Lake Malawi to Majete [...]
Malawi court rejects challenge on relocation of elephants, nine more moved
By Nyasa Times
Published: June 18, 2009
Malawi court rejects challenge on relocation of elephants, nine more moved | Malawi continued relocation of elephants as on Thursday morning nine elephants were moved from Phirilongwe just south of Lake Malawi in Mangochi district to Majete Wildlife Reserve after courts threw out a challenge to have their relocation stopped. High Court which stopped the evacuation of more than 60 elephants after an injuction was sought by [...]
Court stops evacuation of elephants in Malawi
