Elephant Hunting<br />Ban Lifted in Botswana The Botswana government has decided to lift a<br />ban on elephant hunting that has existed since 2014. Botswana has the world’s largest population of<br />elephants, with an estimated 130,000 roaming freely. The decision was made because the<br />growing population of elephants has lead<br />to the destruction of people's crops and livestock. The country’s Ministry of Environment, Natural<br />Resources Conservation and Tourism believes the<br />ban's removal is necessary to curb their destruction. Ministry of Environment..., via statement Their statement also assured that the hunting<br />would be done in an “orderly and ethical manner.” Dr. Timothy Wittig, a wildlife trafficking expert,<br />believes that legal hunting is necessary to<br />sustain a positive relationship with the animals. Dr. Timothy Wittig,<br />via ‘CBS News’
