The culling of approximately 200 elephants is being initiated to address acute hunger in communities devastated by severe drought, marking Zimbabwe's first such action since 1988.
Farawo indicated that the elephant meat would be distributed to drought-stricken populations, emphasizing the human-wildlife conflicts exacerbating due to resource scarcity caused by the drought.
Despite the culling, Zimbabwe possesses a large elephant population exceeding 84,000, with conservation authorities arguing the action is necessary to decongest parks while addressing community needs.
The decision follows Namibia's culling practices and highlights regional challenges of managing wildlife populations amidst the backdrop of a humanitarian crisis impacting millions.
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