Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to "roam free" in Germany in public dispute over trophy hunting
Botswana considers sending 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to hunting trophy restrictions.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Botswana’s President is considering sending 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to Germany’s push to restrict hunting trophy imports. Botswana relies on trophy hunting for revenue and to control its elephant population. Conservation efforts are crucial as elephants are key to Botswana’s ecosystem. The debate highlights the ongoing tensions between conservation, hunting, and the economic interests of African nations.