Question NW2423 to the Minister of Forestry , Fisheries and EnvironmentWhat was the estimated total elephant population of the Kuger National Parks as at 31 December 2022, bearing in mind that the elephant population was estimated to be 27 992 elephants at the end on 2021

Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Forestry , Fisheries and EnvironmentWhat was the estimated total elephant population of the Kuger National Parks as at 31 December 2022, bearing in mind that the elephant population was estimated to be 27 992 elephants at the end on 2021

1) What was the estimated total elephant population of the Kuger National Parks as at 31 December 2022, bearing in mind that the elephant population was estimated to be 27 992 elephants at the end on 2021: 2) How was the estimate arrived at; 3) On what date was the last count concluded; 4) What were the confidence intervals within which the specified number was calculated; 5) Whether she ha found that the method used is consistent with the counts of previous years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?