Botswana Offers 20,000 Elephants to Germany Amid Trophy Hunting Row

President Mokgweetsi Masisi's proposal highlights tensions over wildlife management and conservation efforts.

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi offers to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to proposed trophy hunting bans, emphasizing the challenge of living with Africa's largest elephant population.
Germany's planned ban on elephant trophy imports sparks international debate, with Botswana arguing it could encourage poaching and harm economic interests.
Trophy hunting is a significant source of income for Botswana, generating $5 million for local communities in 2021 through elephant hunts alone.
Experts argue that well-managed trophy hunting can support conservation efforts by providing funding and incentives to maintain nature preserves.
The controversy highlights differing perspectives on wildlife management and conservation, with some advocating for bans on trophy hunting and others warning against potential negative impacts on communities and conservation.