A flock of over 150 elephants, including newborns, traveled from Zimbabwe to Moshioatunya National Park in Zambia, urging wildlife officials to pay attention to residents and tourists. The presence of calves for a week has made the herd more protective and increased the risk of defensive behavior near humans. Zambia's National Parks and Wildlife Service confirmed early arrivals, usually occurring later in the dry season.
Officials are urging drivers to take special care along the road between the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Drymanji Picnic Area, a known wildlife corridor. Conservators are closely monitoring the transition and emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance to support coexistence. Changes in timing of the transition may indicate a wider environmental change, attracting attention on the protection of major travel routes within the UNESCO-listed park near Victoria Falls.
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Source: Lusaka Times
