Article 4FPX2 Botswana condemned for lifting ban on hunting elephants

Botswana condemned for lifting ban on hunting elephants

by
Jason Burke Africa correspondent
from Environment | The Guardian on (#4FPX2)

Country with Africa's largest elephant population says its growth is affecting farmers

Conservationists have reacted with outrage and concern to a decision by Botswana to lift its ban on elephant hunting.

The southern African country said the move was justified by an increase in population and its impact on farmers' livelihoods.

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