Zimbabwe has authorized a mass slaughter of elephants to feed citizens left hungry by its worst drought in decades.

Elephant numbers exceed what Zimbabwe's ecosystem can support in a nation experiencing a drought that is expected to leave millions of people at risk of hunger.

Zimbabwe's decision comes after a similar decision by Namibia to kill 700 animals, including 83 elephants. The culling will ...

Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken ...

Drought is causing food shortages across southern Africa - with Namibia set to kill 700 wild animals to feed hungry people.

The decision follows Namibia's recent move to cull elephants and other wildlife to address food insecurity worsened by a ...

Zimbabwe's government said Thursday it is considering a proposal to cull its elephant population to address food shortages ...

Zimbabwe said it would allow the slaughtering of 200 elephants and distribute their meat among the needy communities.

Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that will also ...

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Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken ...

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in ...