Europeans care more about elephants than people, says Botswana president
I’m up to my ears in people. I rarely see an elephant. The Botswana president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, made a bold statement recently by claiming that Europeans care more about elephants than people. And to be honest, I can see where he’s coming from. In a world where animal rights activism is on the rise, it’s not uncommon to see more concern for endangered species like elephants than for the well-being of fellow humans.
Masisi’s stance on elephant hunting in Botswana, advocating for controlled ivory trading to fund conservation efforts, garnered mixed reactions. While some criticized his methods, it’s crucial to acknowledge that elephants are near extinction while human population growth shows no signs of slowing down.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker