Zimbabwean Government Exports Elephants Despite Protest

The Zimbabwean government has exported about 20 elephants to China, ignoring a protest by animal rights groups
Zimbabwean Government Exports Elephants Despite Protest
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HARARE, Zimbabwe—The Zimbabwean government has exported about 20 elephants to China, ignoring a protest by animal rights groups.

Wildlife minister Saviour Kasukuwere said on Monday the elephants were “better off” in Chinese zoos because the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is struggling to raise money for conservation.

Kasukuwere said exporting the elephants is a non-lethal way of dealing with overpopulation in an already stretched habitat.

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