New data leave little doubt that the illegal ivory trade has reached the country, scientists say.
Tag: Botswana
500 Vultures Killed in Botswana by Poachers’ Poison, Government Says
As scavengers, vultures can help rangers locate poachers by their presence in the air over freshly killed animals, such as elephants.
A Win for Gay Rights in Botswana Is a ‘Step Against the Current’ in Africa
Thirty-two of Africa’s 54 nations have laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct, according to activists. Change has come, but it is spotty and slow.
Botswana’s High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex
Activists hailed the ruling on laws that date from the British colonial era as a significant step for rights on the African continent.
Botswana Ends Ban on Elephant Hunting
Botswana has the world’s largest population of African elephants, and the decision to lift a five-year prohibition on hunting drew an international backlash.