Why Is Maggie In Angola?
Why do people want to move elephants? How in the world do you move an elephant? These are the questions that Maggie hopes to answer in her new adventure. Maggie and Dude are in Angola to watch the amazing spectacle of several elephant groups arriving at a national park in this country. Angola is a country that has had many troubles over the years. Returning some animals to this park has already made local citizens feel pride in their country. It is hoped that the people and the economy of Angola will be helped in a peaceful way through this mission. Why Does Angola Need Help? In 1961 a war started in this African country. It was a colony of Portugal. The people of Angola wanted their independence from this European country. Many groups backed by different countries got involved. It is not always easy to understand the many issues involved in a conflict such as this. But what did happen was that the people had a difficult time making a living, getting food, and receiving medical treatme
