Removing southern African fences may help wildlife, boost economy
February 03, 2026
February 03, 2026
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Removing southern African fences may help wildlife, boost economy
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Fences intended to protect cattle from catching diseases from wildlife and other livestock in southern Africa are in disrepair, restrict wild animal migrations and likely intensify human-elephant conflict - but a plan to remove key sections could make both livestock and wildlife safer, a new Cornell . . .
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Removing southern African fences may help wildlife, boost economy
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Fences intended to protect cattle from catching diseases from wildlife and other livestock in southern Africa are in disrepair, restrict wild animal migrations and likely intensify human-elephant conflict - but a plan to remove key sections could make both livestock and wildlife safer, a new Cornell . . .