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Hinge-Back Tortoise Translocation – Maputo National Park
One of the six tortoises recently under our care, a juvenile hinge-back tortoise, was successfully translocated and released into Maputo National Park . Following assessment, the animal was deemed fit for release, allowing for its safe return to a protected natural environment. Translocations like this are critical to ensuring the survival of vulnerable individuals, particularly younger animals, giving them the best possible conditions to grow and contribute to the ecosystem.
6 days ago1 min read
Satellite Collaring of Breeding Herd Female
An adult female elephant was successfully darted in Maputo National Park for the deployment of a satellite collar. The individual was part of a breeding herd of approximately 20 elephants. This intervention enables continued monitoring of herd movements, supporting more informed management decisions and strengthening Human–Wildlife Conflict mitigation efforts in the landscape. The operation was conducted in partnership with Maputo National Park and the National Administratio
Apr 91 min read
Edu: Collar Replacement and Monitoring
Edu, an elephant collared by Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) in 2024, was recently darted to replace his VHF/SAT collar, as he continues to be identified as a high-risk individual in the context of Human–Wildlife Conflict. He was located within a group of more than 40 elephants, less than 1 km from a nearby community and active banana fields - an area with elevated conflict risk. The intervention allowed for the successful replacement of the tracking collar, ensuring conti
Apr 61 min read
Pangolin Rescue and Release
A pangolin was handed over by a traditional leader in Boane District to local authorities, and subsequently transferred to Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) for assessment and intervention. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world, targeted for both their scales and meat. Every individual matters - not only for the survival of the species, but for maintaining ecological balance, as pangolins play a critical role in controlling insect populations. Following a fu
Apr 11 min read
Coexistence in Action: Magoe National Park
Human–elephant conflict is not a single incident. It’s a daily reality for communities living around Magoe National Park - where crops, food security, and safety are constantly at risk. Since the end of February, Mozambique Wildlife Alliance has been on the ground in Cahora Bassa and Magoe, working with communities to put practical systems in place to reduce that risk. 221 community members trained. Mitigation kits distributed across 11 villages. Park rangers and Rapid Resp
Mar 251 min read
Balthazar: Collaring Operation in Moamba
While responding to an injured elephant last week - Sunday - our team identified multiple uncollared herds moving through the Moamba region. One of these herds was found less than 2 km from a local community. A young male was selected and safely darted to deploy a VHF/SAT collar, as part of ongoing Human–Wildlife Conflict mitigation interventions in the Incomati–Rengue landscape. He was part of a breeding herd of approximately 40 elephants - a clear indication of increasing p
Mar 231 min read
Sunday’s Case: Rapid Veterinary Response
Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) received an alert regarding Sunday, a collared elephant under active monitoring, who had remained stationary for an extended period in Moamba. Initial reports suggested a possible snare on the left front limb. Given the risk, the veterinary team responded immediately. Upon assessment in the field, no snare was present. However, a marked inflammation in the left front limb was confirmed, affecting the animal’s mobility. Sunday was immobilize
Mar 201 min read
Regional Human–Wildlife Conflict Assessment – Northern Angola
In January, MWA travelled across Northern Angola - Cuanza Norte, Uíge, and Bengo - to assess growing Human–Wildlife Conflict between forest elephants and rural communities, with support from the Elephant Crisis Fund . Across village meetings and field visits, communities consistently identified forest elephants as the primary conflict species . But the real drivers go deeper. Logging roads are opening once-intact forests. Agriculture is expanding into elephant movement corri
Mar 122 min read
Healthy Dogs. Safer Communities.
This week our veterinary team carried out the first vaccination campaign of the year in Debinduana, Namaacha - one of MWA’s Protected Farming Communities. 35 dogs vaccinated, protecting 67% of the local dog population against rabies. This work is part of our One Health approach , recognizing that the health of people, domestic animals, wildlife, and ecosystems is deeply connected. Healthier domestic animals reduce disease risk and help strengthen communities living alongsid
Mar 111 min read
Veterinary Intervention in a Transboundary Landscape
As shared in the recent collaboration post with our partners, a collared male lion dispersing from Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe was recently detected in Coutada 5, Mozambique after his tracking signal began to fail. Once the lion’s position was confirmed through telemetry, field teams worked to anchor the animal in the area using bait , allowing our veterinary team to safely plan the immobilization procedure. When the lion was finally darted and brought under anesth
Mar 51 min read
Strengthening Early Warning for Communities
A young adult male elephant was recently darted in Sabie Game Park to deploy a SAT/VHF collar as part of our human–wildlife conflict mitigation strategy. This collar forms part of an early warning system that allows conservation teams and local response units to monitor elephant movements in real time. When elephants begin moving toward community lands or agricultural areas, ground teams can be alerted and intervene proactively. For communities living alongside wildlife, tim
Mar 41 min read
The Future of Conservation Is Sitting in Today’s Classrooms
This weekend, Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) partnered with Still Standing - an initiative that blends education through sports, culture, civic engagement, and biodiversity conservation - to engage students from public schools across Maputo City in a conversation that truly matters: the future of conservation. We focused on Human–Wildlife Conflict, wildlife protection, and the role young people play in shaping the future of conservation in Mozambique. Because the realit
Feb 251 min read
Veterinary Support for Confiscated Tortoises
In January, MWA provided veterinary support in response to two separate tortoise rescue cases , following formal requests from national authorities. In the first case, the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC) contacted MWA regarding a tortoise held under custody of the Environmental Police (PPRNMA – 13th PRM Station), reportedly originating from the Triunfo area. While ANAC confirmed its availability to collect the animal, MWA was requested to conduct a vete
Feb 181 min read
Magoe National Park: progress on the ground
Since September, Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) has continued to strengthen its response to Human–Wildlife Conflict in Magoe National Park and surrounding communities , working in close coordination with ANAC , park management, and local authorities. Under two complementary projects supported by BIOFUND and the World Bank , what began as an urgent response to rising conflict is now showing measurable results. To date, 12 elephants have been collared , significantly impr
Feb 102 min read
Bingo–Chitar Protected Farming Community
The Protected Farming Communities initiative by Mozambique Wildlife Alliance is a scalable model for mitigating Human–Wildlife Conflict in rural Mozambique, while strengthening food security and community-led coexistence. Bingo–Chitar , implemented earlier this year, is one such example. This Protected Farming Community was established in a resettled area under the Limpopo National Park Resettlement Programme , where farming had long remained exposed to wildlife incursions.
Dec 12, 20251 min read
The Model That’s Working
This video takes us to Memo, in Gaza Province - the site of MWA’s very first Protected Farming Community , implemented in March 2022. 8 hectares protected. 52 families benefiting. And a community that has seen its reality change from uncertainty to stability. The testimony from Memo speaks for itself: safer harvests, restored confidence, and a future where farming is no longer defined by fear of elephant incursions. The film also features Atanásio, one of our Elephant Shepher
Dec 1, 20251 min read
Supporting Lion Monitoring in Niassa
Since the beginning of 2025, MWA’s veterinary team has been working in close collaboration with the Niassa Carnivore Project to support the long-term monitoring of lions in Niassa Special Reserve - one of the last remaining strongholds for lions in Mozambique and across Africa. So far this year, the team has successfully immobilized 8 lionesses (adults and sub-adults): • 5 fitted with replacement collars • 3 with new collars as part of an expanded monitoring effor t Th
Oct 20, 20251 min read
Mozambique Wildlife Alliance at IUCN 2025
Last week, Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) joined conservation leaders, practitioners, and policymakers from across the world at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi - one of the most significant global gatherings dedicated to shaping the future of biodiversity and sustainable coexistence. Representing MWA were António Alverca , Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Manager, and Júnior Alberto , HWC Technician - both key members of our field team, supported by our l
Oct 15, 20252 min read
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