An African elephant has tasted freedom after spending decades in captivity.
Charley, an African elephant from Pretoria Zoo, has been relocated to a reserve near Vaalwater in Limpopo to carry out the rest of his years.
“We understand the emotional response from the caretakers, and we are sure that once they can see him in a natural habitat, with the proper space appropriate for an elephant, they may feel differently for Charley and his future,” says Khalil.“When the crate was in place, Charley walked out calmly and started to explore his boma. Charley had a good first night and is being monitored by the team of experts,” says Khalil.
She also thanked Narend Singh, the deputy minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, for the department’s support and assistance during Charley’s relocation.Captured as a youngster along with nine other elephants, he was imported by the Boswell Wilkie Circus in 1984. Experts designed a comprehensive relocation plan to ensure an optimal transition for Charley’s retirement.
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