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- Botswana’s Elephant Overpopulation: Botswana hosts the world’s largest elephant population, approximately 130,000, leading to significant human-animal conflicts and environmental impacts due to their vast numbers.
- Cause of Rise in Elephant Population: Botswana’s stable government and strict conservation measures have made it a sanctuary for elephants, significantly increasing their population from fewer than 10,000 in the 1960s to about 80,000 by the mid-1990s.
- Measures to Tackle Overpopulation of Elephants:
- In response to the overpopulation, Botswana lifted its ban on trophy hunting in 2019, arguing that it helps manage elephant numbers and supports the local economy by generating significant income for community development and conservation efforts.
- Botswana has attempted to mitigate overpopulation by donating elephants to neighboring countries and exploring other management strategies, but challenges remain due to the sheer size of the elephant population.
