A new study by Elephant Without Borders has found fresh elephant carcasses in an area where there has not been any evidence of ivory poaching. In the study released recently, Elephant Without Borders which is a local Non-Governmental Organisation that focuses on elephant conservation initiatives stated that in 2023 and 2024, it has been conducting occasional reconnaissance flights for elephants and illegal activity in northern Botswana. “On these flights, we have observed and photographed a total of 56 poached elephants, as determined by evidence of tusk removal typical of poachersm” said Elephants Without Borders. According to the organisation, “Most poached carcasses were in NG15 and NG18, with a few found in NG13 and Chobe National Park.”
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