The southwest African nation’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said over 700 animals have been earmarked to be culled, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 100 elands and 300 zebras.

83 elephants, 30 hippos and many more wild animals to be culled for meat in drought-hit Namibia 1

Namibia will harvest hundreds of animals including elephants, hippos and zebras in its drought-stricken national parks, easing strain on grazing while using the meat to feed vulnerable communities.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said more than 700 animals have been earmarked, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 100 elands and 300 zebras. It said they will come from national parks that have sustainable game populations.

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“This will assist in managing the current grazing pressure and water availability by reducing wildlife numbers in some parks where we feel numbers exceed available grazing and water, while also providing much-needed food to vulnerable communities,” ministry spokesman Romeo Muyunda said in a statement on Friday.

 
 

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