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You are here: Home / News / In 1996, one man saved a doomed elephant herd: Now his legacy aids a rewilding reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape
July 16, 2026 by Addo and Kirkwood Blogger

In 1996, one man saved a doomed elephant herd: Now his legacy aids a rewilding reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape’s elephant population faced near extinction due to agricultural conflicts. Just eleven elephants survived, leading to the creation of Addo Elephant National Park. These elephants have …

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