Namibia to Conduct Culling of Wild Animals to tackle Drought
Namibia plans to kill 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distributethe meat to people struggling to feed themselves due to a severe drought acrosssouthern Africa. Authorities say the culling was necessary to address severe drought and meatfrom the animals will be distributed to people struggling to feed.A statement by the country’s environment ministry says […]
Nigeria launches 10-year National Elephant Action Plan
Nigeria has launched a 10-year National Elephant Action Plan, as the country’s elephant population suffered an 86% population decline in the last 30 years. At the launch yesterday in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, raised the alarm that Nigeria’s elephant population is severely threatened, crashing from 1,500 to about 300-400. The minister […]
