The Fiji Times "During a trip to Zambia, Prince Harry offers his help to increase the number of elephants

LUSAKA (Reuters) – British Prince Harry offered Monday to Zambia his support for increasing the dwindling population of elephants in the country, as he began a two-day work visit without his pregnant wife Meghan .

The 34 year old Duke of Susbad was received at the Lusaka airport by dignitaries and traditional dancers dressed in bright colors. He then held a closed meeting with Zambian President Edgar Lungu and his ministers.

As chairman of the African Parks Charitable Organization for Animal Conservation, Harry proposed bringing elephants from neighboring Botswana.

"Prince Harry told the President in closed-door discussions that African Parks would help transport between 500 and 1,000 Botswana elephants to Kafue National Park in Zambia," Lungu spokesman Amos said. Chanda.

"He said that this should help boost tourism in Zambia and create jobs, especially for young people."

African Parks manages national parks on behalf of governments to protect animals targeted by poachers, including elephants and rhinos.

Botswana has the largest population of elephants in Africa, while Zambia is struggling to attract the same crowds to its more dilapidated safari parks.

Harry frequently visits southern Africa for his conservation work and holidays. Harry and Meghan enjoyed romantic getaways together in Botswana.

Last month, the royal couple traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga for their first official visit since their wedding in May.