Rangers finished walking 362 kilometers from Windhoek to Swakopmund on Friday. They completed this amazing journey in just five and a half days to show people what they do. These dedicated team members help humans and elephants live together peacefully. They wanted to prove their commitment to sponsors and everyone else through this challenging trek.
John Kasaona, head of Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation, created this project in 2020. The program trains rangers in many helpful skills to reduce problems between people and elephants. They learn early warning systems, build water points, teach community members, and safely guide elephants away from villages. Kasaona explained that these rangers proved themselves during the trip as hard-working and devoted to their mission.
Kasaona wants everyone to know that solutions exist for elephant conflicts. His team stands ready to assist anyone facing these challenges. They work to keep both people and animals safe through practical methods. According to Kasaona, elephants have remarkable intelligence and can learn which areas they should avoid.
People need to behave differently when meeting elephants in wild areas versus near towns. Using the same approach confuses the animals about boundaries between safe and unsafe locations. Kasaona strongly believes that humans and elephants can share the land successfully. His final message encourages everyone to find ways to live alongside these magnificent creatures rather than seeing them as enemies.
John Kasaona, head of Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation, created this project in 2020. The program trains rangers in many helpful skills to reduce problems between people and elephants. They learn early warning systems, build water points, teach community members, and safely guide elephants away from villages. Kasaona explained that these rangers proved themselves during the trip as hard-working and devoted to their mission.
Kasaona wants everyone to know that solutions exist for elephant conflicts. His team stands ready to assist anyone facing these challenges. They work to keep both people and animals safe through practical methods. According to Kasaona, elephants have remarkable intelligence and can learn which areas they should avoid.
People need to behave differently when meeting elephants in wild areas versus near towns. Using the same approach confuses the animals about boundaries between safe and unsafe locations. Kasaona strongly believes that humans and elephants can share the land successfully. His final message encourages everyone to find ways to live alongside these magnificent creatures rather than seeing them as enemies.
