World-famous Kenyan conservationist Richard Leakey has given his cautious support to the resumption of elephant culling in South Africa, declaring it “necessary” and based on “animal welfare concerns”. - IOL
“The eminent conservationist Richard Leakey has given qualified backing for South Africa’s plan to cull elephants.” - BBC NEWS
“It is too soon for conservationists to ring the alarm bells over South Africa’s elephant management plan that includes culling, argues Dr Richard Leakey. In this week’s Green Room, he says the measures are necessary and based in animal welfare concerns.” - BBC NEWS
