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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS)<\/b> has said a significant number of elephants from Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, are migrating to Botswana in search of water.<\/p>\n

The park, spanning over 14,600 square kilometres, is a habitat for approximately 50,000 elephants. This movement of animals from Hwange National Park to Botswana began in August. ZIMPARKS spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo<\/b>, told AFP:<\/p>\n

Many animals have and are moving from Hwange National Park into Botswana.<\/p>\n

Water bodies have dried up and the animals are in search for water and food.<\/p>\n

He added that buffaloes and \u201call types of animals present in the park\u201d were also migrating in scores. Farawo said:<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t quantify how many elephants have moved whether its hundreds or thousands but it has been a lot.<\/p>\n

The amount of animals migrating has definitely increased over the years due to the increase in water shortages.<\/p>\n

Climate change has caused an early migration of wildlife from Zimbabwe\u2019s Hwange National Park to Botswana, according to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. This movement, which could result in heightened conflicts between humans and animals, poses challenges as animals encroach upon populated areas in search of water.<\/p>\n

Tinashe Farawo expressed concerns about increased competition for water resources. Human-wildlife conflicts are already prevalent in remote parts of Zimbabwe, with elephants alone causing the deaths of at least 60 people last year. Zimbabwe has an elephant population of around 100,000, while Botswana boasts the world\u2019s largest elephant population, estimated at 130,000.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) has said a significant number of elephants from Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, are migrating to Botswana in search of water. The park, spanning over 14,600 square kilometres, is a habitat for approximately 50,000 elephants. 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