Guides get elephant training
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Increased tourism in the Ugab River and Huab River areas is leading to concerns about behavioural changes in desert-adapted elephants.
To foster ethical and responsible tourism in the area, Elephant-Human Relations Aid - in collaboration with Tourism Supporting Conservation - recently facilitated a workshop for field guides from surrounding lodges.
The four-day training series was aimed at equipping guides with an understanding of the role they play in protecting elephants and tourists. Vital training in conducting an ethical elephant-viewing experience also formed part of the workshop.
To foster ethical and responsible tourism in the area, Elephant-Human Relations Aid - in collaboration with Tourism Supporting Conservation - recently facilitated a workshop for field guides from surrounding lodges.
The four-day training series was aimed at equipping guides with an understanding of the role they play in protecting elephants and tourists. Vital training in conducting an ethical elephant-viewing experience also formed part of the workshop.
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