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Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants as population exceeds habitat capacity

Climate Newsroom8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

Zimbabwe has issued permits for the culling of elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, where the population has surged to more than three times the area’s ecological carrying capacity, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) said on Tuesday. The initial culling operation will target 50 elephants. The move is part of an elephant…

Collared lion poached in victoria falls: Head and claws missing in targeted wildlife crime

Climate Newsroom11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

A collared lion was discovered poached in Victoria Falls, with its flesh removed and its head and claws missing. Authorities have labeled this as a deeply troubling instance of targeted wildlife crime. They believe the lion was killed for its body parts, which are highly sought after in illegal wildlife trade markets. The Zimbabwe Parks…