(Posted 22nd June 2026)_
(Courtesy of African Elephant News)
| Xinhua (China), June 20, 2026 |
| Tanzania’s elephant population has increased to 66,714 from 46,408 in 2014, according to the 2024/2025 national wildlife census, reflecting a strong recovery driven by enhanced conservation efforts, an official said. Speaking in the northern city of Arusha, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Ashatu Kijaji said the growth of elephants in the past decade was driven by deliberate measures introduced by the government since 2015 to curb poaching and strengthen wildlife management. |
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