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World Wildlife Day : "The animals are returning to Gorongosa"

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Three decades after the end of Mozambique's civil war, rangers and conservationists are rebuilding a game reserve that once attracted wildlife lovers from all over the world.

It's taken years of painstaking dedication to restore Gorongosa National Park in central Mozambique from its war-ravaged state.

But as we mark "world wildlife day" and animals return to the park , it's a living reminder of nature's resilience.

Hot 1027's Paul Ash has the story ...
2 Mar 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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