(Posted 20th July 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Mbalenhle Zuma, Magzter (U.S.), July 19, 2026 |
| A compelling new short film warns that over 2000 elephants could be culled despite the availability of proven non-lethal alternatives, highlighting what conservationists consider to be one of the worst dangers to South Africa’s elephant population in decades. The film, which was commissioned by Humane World for Animals South Africa, depicts the catastrophic effects that a mass slaughter could have on elephant herds using enormous, life-size elephant puppets. The poignant production coincides with ongoing provincial and national government debates on controlling elephant populations. |
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