Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 this week for independence celebrations

The government of Botswana has authorized the culling of 23 elephants to mark the country's upcoming independence day celebrations.
Botswana’s government has authorized the killing of 23 elephants for its independence day celebrations this week.
READ NEXT
More on the wire
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Huskies finally paid for all their struggles last week. Now, they visit No. 18 USC with both schools coming off their first losses of the season.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.