The 'anthropause' has given a new lease of life to Earth's wildlife
With the world grounded, safari rangers are reporting healthier wildlife populations – with sightings at closer range
Elephants in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
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"There’s no doubt that, while most of the human population has been locked down, animals have been enjoying a holiday of their own,” said Bread Shambamaropa, as we stood in the deserted bar at Mana Pools and gazed out over a waterhole packed with antelope and elephant. “It’s been terrible for business and for park revenues, but the animals are far less stressed. Leopards come closer to camp than they ever did.”