The national census of elephants and large mammals has begun, with the aim of better understanding the dynamics of these populations inside and outside conservation areas.
The National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) states that the initiative will provide robust data to guide biodiversity preservation policies and the sustainable use of wildlife.
According to BIOFUND, the survey aims to estimate the abundance and distribution of elephants and carcasses, calculate mortality rates, and map the species' ranges. The census will also collect information on other species that share the same habitat, enabling analyses of ecological interactions and integrated conservation strategies.
Expected to last 40 days, the operation is expected to cover 90 to 95% of elephant ranges, corresponding to approximately 172,000 square kilometers.
To prepare for the activity, a methodological harmonization workshop was held in Maputo, aligned with the standards of the African Elephant Specialist Group.
In a statement, BIOFUND reaffirms its commitment to mitigating human-wildlife conflict, combating poaching, and producing reliable information for the sustainable management of natural resources.
(By MozaVibe)
