3.12 Habitat Loss –
A. Traveling Elephants
Elephants migrate. That means they are always moving from place to place. They usually follow the same path. But what happens when something changes on their path?
The Mfuwe lodge is a hotel in Zambia Africa. It was built on a path elephants travel each year. As you watch, think about:
- What do you think the elephants did when they found a hotel on their route?
- Were any people or elephants harmed? Why?
Watch the video to find out.
Video courtesy of The Bushcamp Company
B. Read
The Mfuwe lodge has a peaceful relationships with elephants. But not all relationships between elephants and people are peaceful. What happens when people and elephants need the same land?
What is habitat loss?
Fact Finder: Read to find out more about elephant habitat loss. As you read, write down any important information in the “Fact Finder” section of your mission log.
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