2006 Zakouma elephant slaughter

The 2006 Zakouma elephant slaughter refers to a series of poaching massacres of African elephants in the vicinity of Zakouma National Park in southeastern Chad. These killings were documented in aerial surveys conducted from May through August 2006 and total at least 100 animals. Quotes The poachers killed pregnant females and all the calves,Even if the conditions were right, which they are not, it would take more than 20 years for this population to recover Celine Sissler-Bienvenu said If you look at the Central and West African savannas, elephants have almost been exterminated — their populations are just being lost nonstop. said Chris Thouless External links Category:Chad Category:Environmental crime