Conservationists have reacted with outrage and concern to a decision by Botswana to lift its ban on elephant hunting. The southern African country said the move was justified by an increase in population and its impact on farmers’ livelihoods. Botswana has the largest elephant population in Africa, with more than 135,000 roaming freely in its unfenced parks and … Continue reading Botswana lifts ban on hunting elephants – Farmers say elephants ruin their lands