eleblog

“A 70-year-old Mangochi man died on the spot after five marauding elephants trampled upon him last week.” - Nyasa Times

“In an effort to repopulate Majete Wildlife Park in the Lower Shire district of Chikwawa, a private firm African Parks Safari has transferred to the reserve 62 elephants from Liwonde National Park in Machinga district.” - Nyasa Times

“Communities along the lakeshore district of Mangochi, particularly in the areas of Chiefs Mpondasi and Nankumba, are living in great fear following the elephants that have gone on rampage there.” - Nyasa Times

“A woman, who thought could save her maize and other farm produce by confronting and scaring away the marauding elephants, only ended up cutting short her own life.” - Nyasa Times

“In June 2008 fifthy elephants will be captured in the Liwonde National Park, an area of only 550 km2 that supports in excess of 700 elephants.” - AfricaNews

“In June 2008 fifthy elephants will be captured in the Liwonde National Park, an area of only 550 km2 that supports in excess of 700 elephants. Liwonde is an active tourism area and the elephants are habituated to vehicles, people and boats.” - AfricaNews

“Elephants have been wreaking havoc in areas surrounding Liwonde National Park in Southern Malawi , destroying crops and causing deaths amongst the local populations due to elephant stampedes. An electric fence and a lot of chilies have recently done wonders to reduce this human/wildlife conflict.” - Islam Online

“Furthermore, due to the influx of firearms, the country has lost its remaining elephants in the Majete Wildlife Reserve and the Black Rhino in the Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve. ” - Islam Online

“Authorities expose illegal elephant slaughter, but leader stays ahead of the law.” - The Guardian