Kenya: when green gold threatens the survival of elephants

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In Kenya, the number of elephants has doubled in thirty years, rejoices the Minister of Tourism.

(illustration photo) TONY KARUMBA / AFP

By: Charlotte Simonart Follow

When an avocado, the fruit, threatens the elephants.

This is happening in Kenya.

Boosted by vegetarian diets, the demand for this fruit is exploding to the point that we are talking about green gold.

Results: avocado plantations are emerging all over Kenya.

One of them now threatens the famous Amboseli Park, located at the foot of Kilimanjaro, a sanctuary for many elephants in danger of extinction.

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