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The number of African savannah elephants is no longer dwindling on the continent, but in order to achieve long-term stability it’s important to establish more connected protected areas, according to a new study.
<p>The largest analysis yet of African savannah elephant populations shows that conservationists have successfully protected elephants in southern Africa for the last 25 years. However, the pattern varies regionally, with some elephant populations soaring and others still facing large declines. The key to long-term stability appears to be connecting large core areas with neighboring buffer zones, as opposed to well-protected but isolated protected areas known as “fortress conservation.”</p>
Scientist say animals still need protecting and also connecting to restore habitats fragmented by human activities
African savanna elephant decline halted by successful conservation measures, though patterns vary locally, reveals study.
African savanna elephant decline halted by successful conservation measures, though patterns vary locally, reveals study.