Api Elephant Domestication Center, Protected wildlife area in Api, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The center operates in northeastern Congo, maintaining dedicated facilities for elephant care and training within a regulated conservation zone.
Established in 1899 under Belgian colonial rule, the center successfully captured and trained 35 elephants for labor purposes by 1910.
Local communities near Api contribute traditional knowledge about elephant behavior, enhancing the center's understanding of these large mammals.
The facility maintains strict access protocols and requires advance arrangements for visits due to its status as a protected conservation area.
The center developed specialized techniques for elephant domestication, demonstrating that African elephants could perform work tasks with strength exceeding oxen.
GPS coordinates: 3.70569,25.39592
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:29
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