Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zambia: hippopotamus cull proposed
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zambia: hippopotamus cull proposed
Anthrax -- ZambiaThe wildlife conservation group, the Born Free Foundation, has come out criticizing and condemning an apparent plan sanctioned by the Zambian government -- to cull 2000 hippopotamuses over the next 5 years. The justification? A 'wildlife management tool' to prevent the future spread of anthrax among wild animals.However, the motivations for the cull are in question as Born Free president and co-founder, Will Travers OBE, noted: "There are many questions about this abhorrent activity, Read more [...]
