The 951 elephant deaths in Kruger — why the numbers demand perspective, not outrage
Daily Maverick | 24.07.2026 05:52
Elephants hold a special place in many people’s hearts. So, when it’s reported that 951 elephants died in Kruger National Park over six years, it is understandable that some people may feel shocked and concerned. But conservation cannot be judged by emotion alone. We also need to look at the facts, understand how nature works, follow the law and ask what the scientific evidence tells us.
