U.S. Grant Kicks Off Landmine Clearing in One of the Largest Conservation Areas in the World
U.S. Donation Kicks Off Landmine Clearing in One of the Largest Conservation Areas in the World May 9, 2021 A new project to demine seven million square meters of land, including a critical area inside the largest contiguous wildlife area in the world, is underway, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Government. APOPO / David Brazier Removing the landmines laid four decades ago will help protect African species such as elephants, pangolins, and lions in a wildlife corridor that spans South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. The Dutch organization called APOPO (translated to English as Anti-Personn...
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