A Tragic Reminder of the Ongoing Fight Against Poaching

Posted by Munga on Fri October 3, 2025 in Environment.

A mother elephant and her calf were caught in poachers’ snares near Munga Eco-Lodge. Despite rescue efforts, the calf did not survive. This tragedy highlights the urgent need to protect Livingstone’s wildlife from poaching.

Yesterday, on the 2nd of October, between 1500 and 1800 hours, a heartbreaking incident took place in the wildlife corridor surrounding Munga Eco-Lodge, a vital route for many of Livingstone’s wild animals.

A mother elephant and her calf were passing through when the calf was caught in snares that had been cruelly set by poachers. Together with the park rangers, our team responded immediately. To ensure the mother’s safety, she was tranquilized so that we could attend to her trapped calf.

Despite hours of effort and coordination to free them both, the calf sadly did not survive the rescue process. 💔 

This loss is a painful reminder of the constant threat that poaching poses, not only to elephants but to the entire ecosystem that depends on their presence. These wire snares, often laid indiscriminately, cause immense suffering to wildlife and undermine decades of conservation work.

At Munga Eco-Lodge, we remain deeply committed to supporting conservation partners, spreading awareness, and protecting the Livingstone wildlife corridor. Together, we can stand against poaching and preserve a safe, thriving environments for all who call it home.

We have transformed this into a call to action; to speak up, support anti-poaching efforts, and safeguard the wild spaces that sustain life for generations to come.

 

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