Tag: Botswana
Emergency conservation efforts save Botswana hippos (INTERVIEW)
Botswana experienced severe drought conditions throughout 2023, leaving many water sources dry and stranding large numbers of hippos.
Drought crisis traps hippos in Botswana
As the El Nino-driven drought crisis continues to ravage Southern Africa, endangered hippos in Botswana are facing severe survival challenges.
Two rhinos die after being shot in Botswana
In a heavily guarded sanctuary in Botswana, four rhinos were shot, resulting in two deaths, wildlife authorities said.
Botswana kills 10,000 cows after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Botswana will kill almost 10,000 cows and destroy their bodies after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
Critically endangered vultures killed in Botswana and South-Africa
At least 150 critically-endangered vultures were killed by poisoning in separate incidents in Botswana and South Africa.
Botswana trophy hunting season opens again: 287 elephants will be killed
Botswana resumed its controversial trophy-hunting season. The government has given out licences to kill 287 elephants.