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About The Dangerous Relocation of 100 Elephants | Ivan Carter

The Savé Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe stands as a massive 1.2-million-acre testament to what happens when nature is allowed to reclaim the land. Once a struggling cattle ranching territory, this landscape has been transformed into a thriving wilderness where wildlife numbers are not just stable but overflowing. This success brings a massive new challenge: the elephant population has exceeded the land’s carrying capacity. When these giants reach stocking capacity, they begin to thrash the vegetation, threatening the balance of the entire ecosystem. To protect the habitat and expand the reach of these iconic animals, a historic and high-stakes operation is now in motion. A team of expert vets, pilots, and conservationists must dart, sedate, and transport over 100 elephants across a 1,000-kilometer journey to repopulate other regions of Africa. From: Wildlife Heroes

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The Dangerous Relocation of 100 Elephants | Ivan Carter
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Society
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21 minutes
Language
English
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