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Botswana approves killing 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 at events marking the country's independence celebrations. The decision highlights the government's position that its elephant population is too large, fueling renewed debate over wildlife management and trophy hunting policies.
Why now: The unusual use of elephants for independence festivities has sparked global debate over wildlife management in Botswana.
Evidence
- Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 for independence celebrations · Los Angeles Times
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