Kenya to build electric fence to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Source: Xinhua 2016-06-11 18:14:46

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A local farmer tells journalists about the conflict with elephants on his farm in Laikipia county of Kenya, June 9, 2016.

LAIKIPIA, June 11, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Environment Judi Wakhungu (C) addresses the press during the launching ceremony of electric fence in Laikipia county of Kenya, June 10, 2016. Kenya's environment ministry, in partnership with conservation lobby groups, on Friday launched a 163 km electric fence project in Laikipia county to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Both the county government of Laikipia and wildlife campaigners financed the construction of the electric fence at a cost of 875,000 U.S. dollars, mainly to keep elephants away from farms. (Xinhua/Li Baishun)

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[Editor: xuxin]

Kenya to build electric fence to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Source: Xinhua | 2016-06-11 18:14:46 | Editor: xuxin

A local farmer tells journalists about the conflict with elephants on his farm in Laikipia county of Kenya, June 9, 2016.

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