Fresh land invasions at the Chiredzi River Conservancy are threatening the elephant community there, with illegal settlers killing the animals and destroying their habitat.
About 70 elephants call the Conservancy home, but an influx of land invaders in recent months has seen the animals' territory being taken over. According to the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCTF), the land invaders are cutting down trees, poaching and "destroying the already damaged environment." The group said in a statement that the elephant herd is also becoming increasingly traumatized, because they are constantly being harassed and chased.
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