Lifting the hunting ban comes amid growing conflicts between humans—particularly farmers—and elephants, according to a government statement.
Botswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting in a country with the world's highest number of the animals, a decision that angered some wildlife protection groups and spurred warnings of a blow to lucrative tourism.
"President Masisi, for every person who wants to kill elephants, there are millions who want them protected. We're watching," she tweeted after Botswana's decision was announced. "Co-existence between wild animals and communities is the only way that wildlife populations will survive," said Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International."What a shame that Botswana, previously hailed as a shining example of wildlife conservation and a safe haven for elephants, has opted to become a promoter of trophy hunting.
Safari Club International, a U.S.-based group that lobbies to loosen restrictions on trophy hunting worldwide, cheered Botswana's decision. The group has long argued that the fees paid by big-game hunters provide essential revenue for African governments to fund conservation programs.
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