Wildlife - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Wildlife

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 12h ago

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

Let’s balance environmental, economic interests

Hwange National Park, spanning 15 000 square kilometres in the coal-rich Hwange district, is a protected area of immense ecological and economic significance.

By Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 14, 2025

Let’s balance environmental, economic interests

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

AWF honours outgoing ZimParks boss

Mangwanya led transformative conservation efforts, including community-driven conservation initiatives and the protection of Zimbabwe's critical wildlife populations.

By Obert Siamilandu Jan. 22, 2025