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Hyenas wreak havoc
18 Sep 2012 at 04:07hrs | Views
Villagers in Maramani communal lands west of Beitbridge Town have raised alarm over marauding hyenas that have been killing their livestock for the past three months.
The wild animals from the nearby Sentinel Safaris, wildlife parks in Botswana and South Africa, are targeting donkeys and goats.
"Our economy and source of livelihood here depends on livestock production but now that is under threat from the hyenas," said one villager.
The hyenas normally pounce on the livestock at night.
"We record more than 20 reports per month of livestock being attacked by the hyenas.
"We are engaging the relevant authorities so that we find a solution to this problem before we lose a lot of livestock," said Mr Thomas Mbedzi.
Mr Lutendo Mokwena said their livestock was in danger of being wiped out if the issue was not addressed urgently.
Councillor Luka Ndou said the local authorities were seized with the matter.
He said the leaders were engaging other stakeholders to assist the community.
The wild animals from the nearby Sentinel Safaris, wildlife parks in Botswana and South Africa, are targeting donkeys and goats.
"Our economy and source of livelihood here depends on livestock production but now that is under threat from the hyenas," said one villager.
The hyenas normally pounce on the livestock at night.
"We record more than 20 reports per month of livestock being attacked by the hyenas.
"We are engaging the relevant authorities so that we find a solution to this problem before we lose a lot of livestock," said Mr Thomas Mbedzi.
Mr Lutendo Mokwena said their livestock was in danger of being wiped out if the issue was not addressed urgently.
Councillor Luka Ndou said the local authorities were seized with the matter.
He said the leaders were engaging other stakeholders to assist the community.
Source - TH
