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Animal population crash threatens Zimbabwe National Park (2) |
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21:22, July 31, 2007 |
According to the reports by the newspaper, there are huge numbers of elephants within the park with an alarming birth rate. Large herds of jumbos and their calves could be spotted in most parts of the park. There were more than 200 elephants drinking water at each watering point.
As the jumbos drank water, they barred smaller animal species from nearing the water holes. Animals such as warthog and, giraffe were seen milling around, awaiting their turn.
Due to the increased numbers of elephants, there is also serious destruction of vegetation.
A Parks and Wildlife Management Authority official confirmed the fears of a population crash as more animals stampede for scarce water and food.
Hwange National Park has 60 artificial watering points. Water is currently being pumped at only 36 points. More than 15,000 litres of diesel are needed at Hwange National Park to run the water engines every month. The pumping of water is conducted eight months a year.
Source: Xinhua
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