Tarangire National Park Expands Elephant Protection Zones

Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds, has announced the expansion of its protected zones to reduce escalating human-wildlife conflicts. The new measures include a 20% increase in ranger patrols, the installation of beehive fences to deter crop-raiding elephants, and community workshops on coexistence strategies.

"Elephants are vital to Tarangire’s ecosystem, but their movements sometimes clash with farmers," explained park ecologist Dr. Sarah Mboya. "By creating buffer zones, we can minimize these encounters."The park, home to over 3,000 elephants, has seen a rise in incidents where the animals stray into nearby villages, destroying crops and endangering lives. The expanded protection plan, funded in part by international conservation groups, also includes GPS collaring for key matriarchs to monitor herd movements.Local communities have cautiously welcomed the initiative. "We need solutions that protect both our livelihoods and the elephants," said farmer Joseph Lemunge.