Gangala-na-Bodio Elephant Domestication Center
Elephant domestication station in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Gangala-na-Bodio (French: Centre de domestication des éléphants de Gangala-na-Bodio) was a colonial-era elephant-domestication station located in Gangala-na-Bodio, near Faradje[2] in present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3][4] The Belgian project at Kira Vunga, Api and Gangala was the first attempt to domesticate African elephants for work.[5] Pierre Offerman was instrumental in setting up the station.[6]
Locationnortheastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
NearestcityDungu
Coordinates3.67998°N 29.13488°E
Area9,829.32 km2 (3,795.12 sq mi)
| Gangala-na-Bodio Elephant Domestication Center Centre de domestication des éléphants de Gangala-na-Bodio | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
.jpg) 1955 stereoscopic image of the camp | |
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| Location | northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Nearest city | Dungu |
| Coordinates | 3.67998°N 29.13488°E |
| Area | 9,829.32 km2 (3,795.12 sq mi) |
| Established | 1974 |
