By Charlotte Moroney, the whl.travel local partner in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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As anyone involved in the ecotourism industry can tell you, there are conservation and environmental challenges in every tourist destination. The problems may arise from human population pressures, natural geographic factors or climatic changes. Consider Bermuda’s crumbling coral reef, or the mountain gorillas of the Virunga Volcanic Range under constant threat from hunting and habitat destruction along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
The spectacular 'Lunar Rainbow' cuts through the mist given off by Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, troubles have surfaced in the area surrounding the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The enveloping Victoria Falls National Park and its neighbouring Zambezi National Park both boast incredible biodiversity. Within the dense rainforests and riverine jungles are rare plants and animals like mahogany trees, elephants, kudu, hippos, herons, crocodiles, cormorants and kingfishers. In recent years, however, many native species have suffered from an increase in poaching.
Fortunately, one group has worked tirelessly to confront the growing crisis.
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This post was written by editor on June 23, 2010