Already elephants are migrating out of the parks to the periphery near villages to hunt for water. |
Eleven of those affected were declared unfit to continue with the course while six voluntarily gave up training, saying it was too strenuous. |
If the rains expected in March do not come we could have a serious problem. |
Our biggest concern is that there will be more human and wildlife conflict as more elephants go into these areas and come in contact with unsuspecting residents. |
The relocation is part of a rhino conservation strategy. We will ensure that we have balanced stocking of these animals in all major parks in the country. |
We are trying to do ground and air patrol to ensure that the problem animals do not cause any havoc and to try to drive the elephants back to the park. |
We have warned people not to go out at night. And when they have to, they should not go out alone. |
We're having discussions with them, We welcome an open dialogue with appropriate Kenyan authorities and look forward to a positive resolution. |
Whenever there is a drought, the first casualties are usually hippos who live in the water. |