The last elephant left in Knysna
In-depth research on the history of the Knysna elephants indicates a lone cow, called Oupoot, still lives in the forest
20 August 2024 - 05:00
UPDATED 26 August 2024 - 10:37
On March 1 1968, the Wildlife Protection and Conservation Society of Southern Africa met to discuss the status and fate of the Knysna elephants at a Knysna Elephant Symposium.
This was the first time a serious look was given to the conservation of the elephants. It was unanimously agreed that before any conservation plan could be discussed, more information was required on the subject, and a long-term survey should be conducted under the leadership of a person experienced with elephants...
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