Help Stop Namibia’s Mass Wildlife Slaughter

After learning that the Namibian government slaughtered over 150 wild animals and is butchering 700 more, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, and 300 zebras, PETA Asia sent a letter to Prime Minister of Namibia Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Please help wild animals in Namibia by joining us in urging Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to stop the slaughter!

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The Reality Behind Namibia’s Slaughter

The slaughter of over 700 wild animals is a misguided attempt to address complex issues like drought and human-wildlife conflicts. The country claims that slaughtering wild animals will provide meat for its population, among which many are starving due to the ongoing drought. However, this approach is dangerously shortsighted and will have no long-term impact on these complicated problems. Furthermore, Namibia’s wild animals, who live in the country’s national parks, rely on completely different water sources than those used for humans and the animal agriculture industry, invalidating any claims that they compete for water sources.

The risks of butchering and consuming wild animals extend far beyond Namibia’s borders. SARS, HIV, Ebola, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic are all stark reminders of the dangers of zoonotic diseases, which can jump from animals to humans. Namibia’s approach not only puts its population at risk but also threatens global public health by increasing the likelihood of another pandemic.

Hidden Motives and Long-Term Consequences

The short-sighted “solution” sparks growing suspicions that the slaughter may be driven by motives other than feeding the hungry. Reports suggest that trophy hunters are being allowed to kill some of these animals for a fee, raising concerns that profit may be a driving factor in this cruel decision.

The ecological consequences of this massacre could be devastating. Elephants, for example, are highly intelligent animals with intricate social structures. The killing of even a few elephants could devastate entire herds, leading to increased mortality among survivors and more frequent and dangerous human-animal conflicts.

A Call for Compassionate Solutions

Rather than resorting to the callous killing of wildlife, there is a need for long-term, sustainable solutions. The current drought and the climate catastrophe are matters of global concern, and PETA has urged Namibia to collaborate with international organisations to develop strategies that address the underlying issues without resorting to violence against animals.

Please sign below to urge the Namibian government to reconsider its cruel decision and put a stop to the slaughter.

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Her Excellency

Saara

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Government of Namibia

Your Excellency:

The world is shocked and appalled to learn of Namibia’s recent killing of wild animals and decision to slaughter a further 700, including 83 elephants, which is both ethically and scientifically unjustifiable.

Killing these animals will not effectively address the drought or hunger crises but will likely exacerbate ecological imbalances – killing just a few elephants would have devastating consequences for herds. Additionally, the risk of zoonotic disease from butchering and consuming wildlife poses a serious threat to global public health – Namibia could be responsible for the next global pandemic.

Your country claims that slaughtering wild animals will provide meat for those suffering from starvation due to the ongoing drought. However, this approach is dangerously shortsighted and will have no long-term impact on these complex problems.

It has also been brought to my attention that the killings may be linked to trophy hunting – a despicable practice that has no place in modern society. Please do not allow animals to be killed for the sake of profit.

As the prime minister, you should explore humane and sustainable solutions to Namibia’s challenges. Collaborating with international organisations and focusing on long-term strategies will be far more effective and compassionate than killing sentient beings.

Sincerely,

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