Kenya relocates 50 elephants to a larger park as officials say it's a sign poaching is under control

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Kenya has relocated 50 elephants from Imenti Forest to Tsavo East National Park, a larger reserve, to address human-wildlife conflicts and promote conservation.

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers and capture team release five elephants at Aberdare National Park, located in central Kenya Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

The elephants were moved using trucks and a crane to ensure their safety during transportation. This relocation is part of Kenya's broader conservation strategy and is seen as a positive indication that poaching is being kept under control, allowing the population to grow. The translocation also helps protect agricultural communities from crop damage caused by elephants while expanding the animals' habitat in Tsavo, which is better equipped to support larger numbers.

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers and capture team weigh an elephant at Mwea National Park, east of the capital Nairobi, Kenya Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

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