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Starvation Island

Starvation Island

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Jacky Kobelt

Jacky Kobelt


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Starvation Island

Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

The island, which was once a site for rescued animals, was named Starvation Island because of wildlife that died there from hunger during the building of the Kariba hydroelectric dam. During the dams construction, thousands of animals were herded inland as the dam filled with water. Others were captured and relocated from high ground and outcrops like Starvation Island, in a programme known as Operation Noah

But in recent days, the Island has threatened to live up to its name for the first time in 50 years, with conservationists warning that at least 200 animals are currently under threat of starvation. The Kariba lake surrounding the Island, has risen dramatically, separating the usual five square kilometre Island into four tracts of land. As a result, the animals have become trapped without enough food, while some have drowned in the rising waters while trying to swim to safety. The largest piece of remaining land is reportedly the worst for grazing because of sandy soil.

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Section Voyage: Zimbabwe & Zambia
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