We have an elephant problem, one of human making. Our success in saving elephants now means we have too many for the space we can safely keep them in. Consequently, they’re trashing the trees essential to the ecosystems that support them. It’s not just a South African problem, our neighbours face the same dilemma, with less space and…
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