Namibia approves culling of Wildlife to address drought and feed vulnerable communities

Namibia has approved the culling of hundreds of wild animals, including elephants, hippos, and zebras, in its drought-stricken national parks. The decision is aimed at easing the strain on grazing lands and providing meat to vulnerable communities.

 

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism announced that over 700 animals have been selected for culling, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 100 elands, and 300 zebras.

 

These animals will be sourced from national parks where wildlife populations are considered sustainable.

 

This measure will help alleviate the current pressure on grazing and water resources by reducing the number of wild animals in certain parks where the populations exceed available resources. At the same time, it will provide much-needed food for vulnerable communities,” said ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda in a statement released on Friday.

 

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