Protégée du braconnage, la plus grande population d’éléphants au monde est menacée par la sécheresse. Selon le Fonds international pour la protection des animaux (IFAW), au moins 100 éléphants sont morts dans le parc national de Hwange, la plus grande réserve naturelle du Zimbabwe.
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African elephant: 1.8 tonnes of ivory destroyed in France to curb poaching
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) organised a large-scale ivory destruction operation on 28 November 2023. The operation, carried out in the commune of Reims in south-east France, is aimed at curbing the ivory trade and raising awareness of a trade responsible for the deaths of thousands of elephants, particularly those in Africa. In the space of a century, African elephant populations have plummeted by more than 90% as a result of poaching.
ZIMBABWE: Ecoguard post opens in Hwange National Park
An ecoguard post is now operational in Hwange National Park in north-western Zimbabwe. It is a permanent base camp for ecoguards to prevent wildlife crime and protect local communities. The facility is the result of cooperation between the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).