Between 16 and 19 September, monitoring devices were fitted on three elephants in Chimanimani National Park as part of an innovative project to mitigate human–wildlife conflict. The initiative, funded by the French Development Agency through the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND), aims to improve the monitoring of ecological corridors and animal population estimates.

The project is part of a broader effort whose main objective is to provide essential data for managing conflicts between humans and wild animals. In addition to the collaring of elephants, park technicians received training on the use of specialized software for virtual monitoring. This software allows park staff to access accurate, real-time information on the animals’ movement patterns.

This initiative represents a remarkable step forward in the protection of elephants, which are iconic symbols of Mozambique’s biodiversity. Chimanimani National Park thus reinforces its commitment to conserving nature and promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife.

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