Parks And Wildlife - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Parks And Wildlife

Plundering paradise: The human cost of bio-piracy in Africa’s national parks

While tourists flock to witness the mesmerising wildlife, a darker trade lurks beneath the surface: bio-piracy.

By Tonderayi Matonho May. 5, 2025

Plundering paradise: The human cost of bio-piracy in Africa’s national parks

Scientists fit tracking device to Hwange elephants

The recent operation brings to 16 the number of elephants collared by IFAW and ZimParks since early 2024.

By Staff Reporter May. 1, 2025

Scientists fit tracking device to Hwange elephants

18 killed in human-wildlife conflicts

Last year, the country recorded 15 deaths and 43 injuries in the first quarter.

By Nunurai Jena Apr. 16, 2025

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Lake Kariba’s hippo population boosts tourism

According to Jesse Zvikonyaukwa, a conservationist, hippos play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of Lake Kariba.

By Obert Siamilandu Apr. 3, 2025

Lake Kariba’s hippo population boosts tourism

Kariba woman loses hand in attack by hyena

The incident occurred around 7pm when Stella Muzambi was at her homestead at the periphery of the village.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 10, 2025

Kariba woman loses hand in attack by hyena

Baboon attacks, injures Beitbridge boy

The images of the boy, posted on several social media platforms in Beitbridge, showed the boy with bleeding open wounds on his back and hands.

By Rex Mphisa Jan. 25, 2025

Wildlife conservation group wets thirsty Hwange

In its end of year report published this month, the Friends of Hwange Trust (FOH) said the devastating El Niño-induced drought led to another extremely tough year.

By Silas Nkala Dec. 11, 2024

Wildlife conservation group wets thirsty Hwange

Parks Authority, Redcliff council petitioned over elimination of baboons

Obert Chinhamo has since written to Parks Authority and the Redcliff Municipality expressing concern over the culling of baboons using poison.

By Silas Nkala Aug. 29, 2024

Parks Authority, Redcliff council petitioned over elimination of baboons

Fresh uproar over Vic Falls protected zone

In another letter addressed to the two ministers, Norton singled out ZimParks for disputing that the commercial enterprises run by Scanner Investments and Adage lie in the red zone.

By Tinashe Kairiza Aug. 16, 2024