Batoka becomes the first elephant in Zambia to return to the wild
December 18, 2020 Batoka released back into the wild. Photo: GRI-IFAW A very emaciated elephant calf was spotted alone on an island in Zambia’s Zambezi River, which is near Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park (home to the incredible Victoria Falls). Micro-flight pilots from “Batoka Sky” had discovered the young calf and proceeded to alert teams from Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife and IFAW partner, Game Rangers International (GRI). With tremendous support from the local community and Batoka Sky, the calf, who was estimate to be 1.5 years old, was darted by helicopter and ...
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