Food shortage, Namibia plans to kill more than 700 animals

The Namibian government announced the plan to reduce pressure on water resources and reduce conflict between elephants and humans, especially during droughts.

Elephants and giraffes in Hwange National Park. Photo: Reuters

Controlled hunting will be carried out by professional hunters in national parks and areas with abundant animal populations.

Namibia has declared a state of emergency due to severe drought, affecting about 1.4 million people, half the population, facing severe food shortages.

Meat from the slaughtered animals will be distributed to badly affected areas, especially in rural areas, helping to alleviate hunger caused by drought and the impacts of climate change.

Cao Phong (according to Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/thieu-luong-thuc-namibia-co-ke-hoach-giet-hon-700-dong-vat-gom-ca-voi-va-ha-ma-post309775.html