Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants, distribute meat to locals

Elephants are a national treasure and tourism magnet in Zimbabwe.

But the population of the majestic creatures has grown too numerous in recent years. Many of the country’s national parks and reserves are out of capacity – at Savé Valley Conservancy, the number of elephants exceeds three times the sustainable population level.

Faced with the increasing pressure on natural resources, Zimbabwe has now decidedd to cull 50 elephants at…