Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in the southern African countries.

Zimbabwe, home to around 100,000 elephants—the second-largest population after Botswana—is facing an elephant overpopulation crisis amid a severe drought. As resources remain scarce, the authorities o

Zimbabwe has authorized a mass slaughter of elephants to feed citizens left hungry by its worst drought in decades.

Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to cull hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to provide food for residents facing severe d..|News Track

Zimbabwe said it would allow the slaughtering of 200 elephants and distribute their meat among the needy communities.

Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions.

Zimbabwe is set to cull 200 elephants in a controversial move to alleviate hunger during the country's worst drought in 40 years. The meat from these elephants will be distributed to severely affected communities,

Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger after the worst drought in four decades, wildlife authorities said on Tuesday.

As Zimbabwe faces its worst drought in years, the decision to cull 200 elephants to feed hungry residents has ignited criticism from conservationists, who call for more sustainable solutions.

Drought is causing food shortages across southern Africa - with Namibia set to kill 700 wild animals to feed hungry people.