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"Arguments for lifting the ban are unsound"

Friday, July 06, 2018

Dr Mike Chase collaring an elephant in the CKGR PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

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On June 21, 2018, some of Botswana's Members of Parliament adopted a motion to lift the elephant hunting ban.

They cited the following reasons for this decision:

1. An increase in Botswana’s elephant population

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