A controversial hunting policy allowing limited elephant culls has drawn fresh criticism, with opponents questioning its ethical justification. Authorities insist the annual quotas are essential for population control and reducing deadly clashes between elephants and local communities. The debate highlights tensions between conservation efforts and traditional wildlife management practices. Supporters argue the measures prevent overpopulation, while critics demand stricter protections for the species.
Its controlled annual elephant hunting quotas have sparked criticism before, but the government has defended them as necessary to manage elephant numbers and try and limit human-elephant conflict.
