The National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) will introduce this year 160 animals in the Zinave National Park (PNZ), in Inhambane, south of the country.
The introduction of animals in that park aims to boost tourism activity in the province and consequently increase revenue collection, in addition to job posts for local communities, said Elvira Chirindza, spokesperson for the provincial council representing the State in Inhambane, quoted this Wednesday, April 13, by Notícias.
Of the 160 animals, 40 are elephants, 75 are giraffes and 45 are rhinos, 30 white and 15 black, to be translocated from the Maputo National Park, the Kruguer Park and Manketti Reserve in South Africa.
According to her, an evaluation of the habitat was made for the rhinos’ suitability, and 34 new inspectors are being hired to ensure the protection and safety of the animals.
Elvira Chirindza also said that vehicles, digital communication radios, a helicopter, and new inspection posts will be built to ensure greater mobility, control, and communication between inspection teams.
Occupying an area of over four thousand square kilometers, the Zinave National Park was established in 1973 and is considered an important crossing point for nomadic mammals that cross the Save river, in the southern province of Inhambane.
The authorities estimate the existence of 200 tree species and an equal number of grass species, and among the various animals that can be seen there are buffalo, wild pig, crocodile, elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, impala and zebra.
