(Posted 30th January 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| John Edwards, The Washington Newsday (U.S.), January 18, 2026 |
| Africa’s elephant conservation efforts are marked by a stark divide: in South Sudan, herds are rapidly disappearing, while in Zimbabwe, elephants are multiplying at such a rate that they pose a growing threat to human communities. The continent’s wildlife policies are now being forced to confront this paradox, with no clear answer in sight. Once home to one of Africa’s largest elephant herds, Badingilo National Park has seen its population dwindle to just 5% of its former size. |
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