Water relief for 8,000 thirsty elephants neglected by Zimbabwe

Boreholes set up by local conservationists are saving drought-stricken elephants in Hwange national parkAs a drought-inducing El Niño settled over southern Africa in 2016, the animals of Hwange national park in Zimbabwe faced desperate water shortages.During a heatwave in October, conservation worker Prince Sansole spotted an elephant partially submerged in a muddy pool. His movements initially looked no different from the water games routinely played by the giant creatures. Only a closer