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October 6, 2025
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KWS relocates ‘troublesome’ elephant from Meru to Tsavo East to curb human-wildlife conflict

KWS relocates ‘troublesome’ elephant from Meru to Tsavo East to curb human-wildlife conflict

The elephant had reportedly become adept at breaching electric fences and raiding crops, causing significant losses to local farmers. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has relocated a "troublesome" bull elephant from Meru County to Tsavo East National Park to address escalating human-wildlife conflict. This elephant was identified as a repeat crop raider that posed a significant threat to local farms and residents near Imenti Forest.

  • The elephant was translocated over 400 kilometers to the 13,700-square-kilometer Tsavo East National Park.
  • The operation was conducted by KWS's veterinary and capture unit.
  • The relocation also aims to prevent the elephant from teaching other herd members its fence-breaking behavior.

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