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In the depths of Garden Route National Park, Strangefoot , the last known survivor of the iconic Knysna forest elephant herd, confronts an uncertain future as conservationists and locals grapple with the dilemma: intervene and save her or let nature take its course. Her name bestowed by rangers, reflects her strikingly large and wide footprint.
Parks is hosting workshops to assess habitat suitability, human-elephant conflict potential, and logistical challenges. Strangefoot's solitary existence presents a profound dilemma for conservationists. Some advocate for her to be left undisturbed, while others contend that introducing more elephants could safeguard her genetic lineage. They argue that leaving such a social creature isolated is inherently cruel, raising pressing ethical questions about the future of her kind.
Parks would need to secure buy-in from the community. She said they need to find out, through community engagement and risk assessments, if communities and farmers can handle the reintroduction of elephants long-term, which they committed to finishing at the end of 2025. So far, the response has been good with a
Parks noted a concerning lack of awareness about elephant coexistence among locals, with many unfamiliar with managing potential interactions. This is particularly concerning considering new elephants introduced may not display the evasive behaviour of the lone Knysna elephant. To tackle these pressing challenges,
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