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Botswana's Threat to Send Elephants to Germany Explained
Botswana threatened to send elephants to Germany due to Germany's proposal to enact stricter limits on the import of trophies from hunting animals.
April 10, 2024
Key Points
- 1Botswana threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany.
- 2Germany proposed stricter limits on the import of hunting trophies.
- 3Botswana has the world’s largest elephant population (1.3 lakh).
- 4Botswana implemented strict conservation policies.
- 5Botswana lifted its ban on trophy hunting in 2019.
Important Terms
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