Zimbabwe to relocate wildlife to boost biodiversity in national park


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  • Saturday, 05 Jul 2025

HARARE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe will relocate a batch of wild animals, including elands, buffaloes and sable antelopes, to Matusadona National Park (MNP) to help restore its biodiversity, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) announced Friday.

ZimParks, in partnership with the African Parks Network and the Matusadona Conservation Trust, will implement a rewilding program in the national park, which has experienced wildlife losses over the years due to various challenges, including poaching, ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo said in a statement.

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