Zimbabwe defends elephant cull

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Zimbabwe’s plan to cull 200 elephants has sparked controversy among conservationists worldwide.   But there’s a drought, reducing food supplies for both people and wildlife.   Do you think the plan is morally acceptable?

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00:00Zimbabwe is defending its controversial plan to cull 200 elephants from its growing population,

00:06citing a food crisis.

00:08The country is facing severe drought, with the effects of climate change worsening the

00:12situation, leading to reduced food supplies for both people and wildlife.

00:18We can't leave people dying of hunger when we have an overpopulation of elephants.

00:24Elephants which are destroying their own habitats.

00:26Elephants which are destroying habitats for other animals.

00:29Elephants which are causing erosion.

00:31Elephants which are destroying everything and killing people.

00:38But the decision has sparked widespread criticism from conservationists and animal rights groups

00:44who argue that killing elephants isn't the solution.

00:48With human lives and wildlife at stake, what do you think about Zimbabwe's choices?

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