South Africa has lifted the ban on the slaughter of elephants. Its growing number is said to harm their surroundings and inhabitants. The lift is controversial and defenders of wildlife organizations have suggested other means of reducing the elephant population- displacement or contraception- rather than slaughter. Zimbabwe has said they encountered the same dilemma, but no action has been taken to resolve the issue yet.
http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2008/02/25/l-afrique-du-sud-leve-le-moratoire-sur-l-abattage-des-elephants_1015656_3212.html
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