Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 this week for independence celebrations
- GABORONE, Botswana -- GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana's government authorized the killing of 23 elephants for its independence day celebrations this week, drawing criticism from conservationists and one of its former presidents.
- The licenses to hunt the elephants were issued in districts across the country, with each receiving a portion of the overall quota.
- The elephants would provide meat for needy rural communities, authorities said Friday in defense of the move.
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- GABORONE, Botswana -- GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana's government authorized the killing of 23 elephants for its independence day celebrations this week, drawing criticism from conservationists and one of its former presidents.
- The licenses to hunt the elephants were issued in districts across the country, with each receiving a portion of the overall quota.
- The elephants would provide meat for needy rural communities, authorities said Friday in defense of the move.
Sources: ABC News