Zimbabwe considers elephant culling to address food shortages due to El Nino-induced drought.

Zimbabwe is contemplating culling its elephant population, currently at 100,000—double its carrying capacity of 45,000—to tackle food shortages exacerbated by an El Nino-induced drought. The plan aims to distribute meat to affected communities, mirroring a similar initiative in Namibia. However, critics, including conservationists, argue that culling violates international conventions like CITES, advocating for alternative solutions to the food crisis.