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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 12, 2026
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Neighbors with tusks: How Kenyans learn to live alongside elephants
NAIROBI, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — In August, wildlife migration across East Africa reaches one of its busiest periods, drawing visitors from around the world to Kenya’s vast savannas. Across Amboseli,…..
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As Kenya prepares for World Elephant Day, the nation grapples with the complex coexistence between humans and elephants, balancing tourism's appeal with the realities faced by local communities.
- Kenya's elephant population has grown from approximately 16,000 in 1990 to about 42,000 today, a testament to conservation efforts.
- Local Maasai communities, alongside organizations like the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and IFAW, are actively involved in managing human-elephant conflict.
- Conservation efforts are increasingly focused on ensuring tangible benefits for local people and finding safe ways for both humans and wildlife to share the same landscape.
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