Questions 31-40
Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park
strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws
successful breeding
Problems caused by elephant overpopulation
greater competition, cau
damage t
The translocation process
a suitable group of elephants from the same 32 was selected
vets and park staff made
elephants were immobilised with tranqu
this process had to be c
elephants had to be turned on their 35 to avoid damage to their lungs
elephants’ 36 had to be monitored constantly
tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
data including
elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve
Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park
38 opportunities
a reduction in the number of poachers and 39
an example of conservation that other parks can follow
an increase in 40 as a contributor to GDP
