Botswana: Hunting Quota to Address Human-Lion Conflict

Maun — Government has introduced an experimental spatial lion hunting quota as part of efforts to address the growing human-lion conflict in Botswana.

The experimental hunting quota, which allocates nine lions across the country, forms part of broader efforts to balance biodiversity conservation with the livelihoods of communities living alongside wildlife. The initiative is also expected to generate resources that would support conflict mitigation initiatives in affected areas.

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