Too many elephants? GPS collars help Zimbabwe villagers to avoid...

Too many elephants? GPS collars help Zimbabwe villagers to avoid deadly encounters

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In Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, a tech-driven early warning system is helping communities and elephants coexist amidst drought and habitat pressures. GPS-collared elephants are tracked, alerting local guardians like Capon Sibanda to prevent conflicts. While this initiative shows promise, Zimbabwe's elephant population strains resources, sparking debates over culling and radical solutions to manage the growing numbers.

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