Four African states want CITES to ban elephant hunting in Botswana
Friday, September 23, 2022 | 1600 Views |
Rising numbers: The local population is estimated to be “stable and growing” PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI
The four countries, situated in western Africa, want the upcoming meeting of CITES scheduled for November in Panama to upgrade elephants in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe from Appendix II to Appendix I, the highest level category for endangered species where no trade is allowed.
Botswana resumed hunting activities, including elephants, in 2019, after a five-year moratorium.
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