(Posted 27th July 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Nerissa Naidoo, Briefly (South Africa), July 23, 2026 |
| SANParks has responded to growing public concern over reports that 951 elephants died in Kruger National Park between 2020 and 2025, providing a detailed breakdown of the causes behind the figures. Of the total deaths recorded over the six-year period, 535 elephants—more than 56%—died from natural causes. A further 179 deaths were linked to illegal snares set by poachers targeting smaller game. The snares caused severe injuries to elephants, leaving rangers with no option but to euthanise the animals on humane grounds. |
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