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Namibia: New safe zones for wildlife

Stefan Möhl
July 28, 2022

Brown hyenas are valuable, social animals. But they are being hunted relentlessly. Now, there are more and more protected zones and wildlife reserves where they can live in safety.

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Namibia: New safe zones for wildlife

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Brown hyenas are valuable, social animals. But they are being hunted relentlessly. Now, there are more and more protected zones and wildlife reserves where they can live in safety.
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