Zimbabwe to Cull 50 Elephants, Distribute Meat to Address Overpopulation
Zimbabwe’s Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) will cull 50 elephants in Save Valley Conservancy to address overpopulation, exceeding the sustainable limit threefold. Meat will be distributed to local communities, while ivory remains state property. This cull follows previous efforts including relocation and GPS tracking of elephants to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, though these methods proved insufficient. While some conservationists express concern, some communities support the cull for food security and safety reasons amidst human-elephant conflict exacerbated by drought.
John Q. Hosedrinker