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Amid severe droughts in southern Africa, Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including elephants, to alleviate food insecurity. In Peru, Indigenous communities trial a universal basic income to combat poverty and deforestation. Meanwhile, wild boars disrupt life in Scotland, highlighting the complex interplay between wildlife and local livelihoods.
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The Maryland Zoo mourns the loss of Mr. Greedy, an African penguin who contributed significantly to his species' survival. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's panda twins thrive under their mother Ying Ying's care, and two pandas are set to arrive from China. Aging pandas in Japan are returning home for medical care.
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Zimbabwe has announced plans to cull 200 elephants to provide meat for communities facing severe food shortages due to a prolonged drought. This decision follows Namibia's similar action to manage its wildlife population amid ecological pressures. The culling raises concerns about conservation and tourism impacts in the region.