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Question 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Elephant translocation
Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park
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strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws
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successful breeding
Problems caused by elephant overpopulation
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greater competition, causing hunger for elephants
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damage to 31 in the park
The translocation process
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a suitable group of elephants from the same 32 was selected
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vets and park staff made use of 33 to help guide the elephants into an open plain
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elephants were immobilised with tranquilisers
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this process had to be completed quickly to reduce 34
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elephants had to be turned on their 35 to avoid damage to their lungs
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elephants' 36 had to be monitored constantly
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tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
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data including the size of their tusks and 37 elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve
Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park
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38 opportunities
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a reduction in the number of poachers and 39
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an example of conservation that other parks can follow
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an increase in 40 as a contributor to GDP