Forest elephants in Gabon enter villages, causing conflict as locals seek protection rights.

Forest elephants in Gabon are increasingly entering villages, damaging crops and causing distress among locals who demand the right to defend themselves. Despite strict conservation policies, the growing human-wildlife conflict is a result of climate change, habitat encroachment, and poaching. The government has introduced measures like electric fences and self-defense permits to mitigate the issue, while emphasizing the importance of protecting the critically endangered species.

November 22, 2024
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