<u>A sanctuary for Malawi's broken wildlife</u> </div> by: Anna Patrick author: <u>Lisa Cohen</u>
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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A sanctuary for Malawi's broken wildlife
by: Anna Patrick
author: Lisa Cohen
Malawi is in the midst of a population explosion. In 1966, the country boasted a meager four million citizens. Today, that number hovers around the 15 million mark and could reach 37 million by 2050. That's a big number for a country half the size of the United Kingdom, and could spell trouble for indigenous wildlife. "Animals know their range. They're used to feeding and drinking, and those features are still there in the mind of an elephant," explains Alex Chunga, a manager at Kusungu National Park.
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Every animal at the Lilongwe Wildlife Center has a story, and often, not a happy one. Take for instance Stumpy, a one-armed baboon who was found tied to a tree outside a butcher shop. Because he likely wouldn't survive back in the wild, the Center will be his home for the remainder of his life.
Photo by QuakeUp!
Then there are the seven owls (each since named after one of Snow White's dwarfs) who a local found on his roof and, fearing they were bad luck, almost killed them before someone convinced him to call them in instead.
Photo by kevincole
Lilongwe is partnered with Kasungu National Park, 111 miles outside of the reserve, to release some animals back into the wild. To qualify for release, an animal needs to have spent part of its life in the wild, or be young enough to adapt. It also has to be in good health.
Photo by ☆Mi☺Λmor☆
