2024-09-01 22:38:30
Namibia plans to kill hundreds of wild animals soon to ease the impact of famine caused by the drought that has hit the country this year. It is part of a wildlife management programme aimed at addressing the country’s food security and “maintaining ecological balance through sustainable hunting.”
This was reported by the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).
According to the UN, 1.4 million people are starving in Namibia, which is why the country declared a state of emergency in May this year. That is why the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has allowed the killing of 723 wild animals, including elephants, zebras, hippos and antelopes. The hunt to combat hunger will take place in areas where populations exceed the capacity of the ecosystem.
The Namibian government believes that this will provide meat to communities that have suffered the most from the drought and that the measures are aimed at “reducing the suffering of animals due to harsh conditions, preventing further ecological degradation.”
Unfortunately, Namibia’s conservation strategy includes sustainable hunting and ensures responsible management of wildlife populations. It is believed to resolve human-wildlife conflicts and food security, thereby supporting both ecosystem health and human well-being.
What is surprising is that the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) considers this attitude towards animals to be a responsible and efficient use of natural resources.
Let us recall that recently “Kursor” wrote about how a female bear named Ponchik suddenly attacked her trainer during a circus performance in Biysk (Russian Federation), in front of hundreds of spectators, including children.