Namibia to slaughter more than 80 elephants as protesters call it a ‘colossal disaster’
British high commissioner backs plan to shoot scores of endangered animals but conservationists warn of ‘dangerous precedent’
Namibia’s wildlife cull during worst drought in 100 years strikes a good balance
An estimated 1.4 million people in Namibia, nearly half of the national population, are considered to be in a state of food crisis. By October, the situation will be even worse. Unless rains come early this year,
After Namibia, why Zimbabwe is preparing to kill 200 majestic elephants
Zimbabwe, home to around 100,000 elephants—the second-largest population after Botswana—is facing an elephant overpopulation crisis amid a severe drought. As resources remain scarce, the authorities o
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed people facing drought
Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in the southern African countries
Zimbabwe's Plan To Cull 200 Elephants Doesn't Go Far Enough, Official Says
Elephant numbers exceed what Zimbabwe's ecosystem can support in a nation experiencing a drought that is expected to leave millions of people at risk of hunger.
Namibia, Zimbabwe to slaughter elephants to feed people
The Namibian government last month approved the culling of 723 animals, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 300 zebras and 100 elands, among others.
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to feed people left hungry by drought
The El Nino-induced drought wiped out crops in southern Africa, impacting 68 million people and causing food shortages across the region.
Drought-Stricken Zimbabwe to Proceed with Rare Elephant Cull
Zimbabwe will proceed with its first elephant cull in decades after the southern African nation suffered a severe drought, with plans to target around 200 from its herds of over 100,000.
Zimbabwe Defends Elephant Cull As Easing Drought Pressure
Zimbabwe's wildlife authority on Tuesday defended in an interview with AFP its planned cull of 200 elephants to ease pressure on drought-strained resources after criticism.
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