Botswana Threatens Massive Elephant Transfer to Germany Over Hunting Dispute

Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to potential stricter limits on the import of hunting trophies from Botswana. Masisi made this statement during an interview with German tabloid Bild. The German environment ministry had previously raised concerns over poaching and suggested possible restrictions on the import of such trophies. However, Masisi argues that a ban would impoverish Botswanans who rely on hunting tourism as a significant source of income. This threat comes amid an ongoing dispute between the two countries regarding the importation of hunting trophies.