Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
African Savannah Elephant
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Because elephants are so big, they take little notice of fences. They either step over them or walk right through them.
In 2009, the dry Boteti River began flowing again. It forms the western boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The resurgence of the river attracted elephants in large numbers, bringing them close to nearby villages. The river was no barrier to the elephants and soon, they were wandering beyond park boundaries and into community lands.
Botswana is home to the largest population of African elephants in the world. This is where Elephants for Africa (EFA), a conservation partner of the Maryland Zoo, conducts its research and collaborates with local residents to promote human-wildlife coexistence.
"Elephants were not common in this area when I was a young boy. The villagers were so amazed to see such a big animal."
Thatayaone Motsentwa, EFA Research Assistant and resident of Khumaga
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 39° 19.449′ N, 76° 38.514′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Druid Hill Park.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Living with Elephants (here, next to this marker); Tipping the Balance (a few steps from this marker); An Innovative Partnership (within shouting distance of this marker); Family Matters (within shouting distance of this marker); Ghosts of the forest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saving Okapi (about 400 feet away); Living with Cheetahs (about 500 feet away); American Tennis Association, Inc. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
