The slaughter will take place in parks and communal areas where authorities believe animal numbers exceed available grazing land and water supplies.
More than 700 animals, including zebras and hippos, are expected to be killedNamibia is planning to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to distribute meat to people struggling to feed themselves because of a severe drought.
Nearly half of Namibia's population is expected to experience high levels of food insecurity in the coming months. Namibia also plans to to cull 30 hippos and 60 buffalo, as well as 50 impala, 100 blue wildebeest, 300 zebra and 100 eland. Pictured: elephants and giraffes walk in Zimbabwe
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