Namibia's Plan to Cull Wild Animals Due to Drought

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to distribute meat to people struggling due to severe drought in southern Africa.

Wildlife Culling in Namibia for Drought Relief

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to distribute meat to people struggling due to severe drought in southern Africa.

Namibia's Wildlife Culling for Drought Relief

Namibia plans to cull over 700 wild animals, including elephants, hippos, and zebras, to distribute meat to people facing food insecurity during a severe drought.

Tourist Trampled to Death by Elephants in South Africa

A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by elephants at a wildlife reserve in South Africa after leaving his vehicle to take photographs. The man's fiancée and two other women in the vehicle were unharmed. Elephants are known to be protective of their young and can react aggressively to perceived threats.

Tourist Trampled to Death by Elephants in South Africa

A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by elephants in South Africa while attempting to take pictures after stopping his vehicle and getting close to the elephants. The incident occurred at Pilanesberg National Park.

Do Elephants Have Names?

A study suggests that wild elephants use distinctive rumbling sounds to address each other, potentially indicating the presence of individual names similar to how dolphins use signature whistles. Researchers used machine learning to analyze recordings of wild African elephants in Kenya and found that the elephants seemed to recognize their 'names' and react preferentially to recordings containing those sounds.

Botswana's Elephant Management and Trophy Hunting Debate

Botswana is facing backlash from European nations, particularly Germany, over its elephant management strategy involving trophy hunting. President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to the potential ban on elephant trophies. The debate highlights the complex relationship between trophy hunting and conservation efforts.