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Botswana approves killing of 23 elephants for independence celebrations
Original: Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 for independence celebrations
Botswana, home to the world's largest elephant population, has approved the killing of 23 elephants whose meat will be distributed during independence celebrations. The government argues elephant numbers are too high, but conservationists have criticised the cull, saying the animals should not be killed for festivities. The decision has reignited debate over how Botswana manages its roughly 130,000 elephants.
Why now: The culling of elephants for an independence celebration strikes many as unusual and controversial, drawing international attention to Botswana's wildlife management.
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- Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 for independence celebrations · Los Angeles Times
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