South Africa: When Conservation Science Puts a Price On an Elephant's Death

South Africa: When Conservation Science Puts a Price On an Elephant's Death

The renewed Madikwe elephant controversy raises a question extending far beyond culling. When a senior SANParks scientist speaks of economic opportunities arising from elephants selected for killing, we need to examine the philosophy of conservation behind the statement.

When conservation science puts a price on an elephant’s death - Conservation Action Trust

The renewed Madikwe elephant controversy raises a question extending far beyond culling. When a senior SANParks scientist speaks of economic opportunities arising from elephants selected for killing, we need to examine the philosophy of conservation behind the statement. There was a revealing moment before Parliament this week when the increasingly controversial management of elephants in Madikwe and Pilanesberg moved beyond ecology. SANParks la…

When conservation science puts a price on an elephant’s death

By Adam Cruise - Daily Maverick The renewed Madikwe elephant controversy raises a question extending far beyond culling. When a senior SANParks scientist speaks of economic opportunities arising from elephants selected for killing, we need to examine the philosophy of conservation behind the statement. There was a revealing moment before Parliament this week when the increasingly controversial management of elephants in Madikwe and Pilanesberg m…