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Elephant biltong in Zimbabwe?

“The Parks and Wildlife Management Authority of Zimbabwe plans to produce biltong from elephant meat to sell in retail outlets throughout the country “as part of sustainable utilisation of the animals,” the Herald online said.” - The Times

January 12, 2008   No Comments

Elephants destroy irrigation scheme in Zimbabwe

“A herd of elephants have destroyed 40 hectares of winter wheat at Shashe Irrigation Scheme, some 135 km west of Beitbridge, Zimbabwe’s border city with South Africa, The Herald reported on Friday.” - People’s Daily Online

May 30, 2007   No Comments

Animal rights group asking cities to pass elephant rules

“PETA sent two letters Wednesday - one to Commerce Mayor Sheryl Zelhart and the Commerce City Council and the other to Greenville Mayor Tom Oliver and the Greenville City Council ? urging the cities to enact legislation to ban the use of bullhooks, electric prods, and other devices which PETA claims is used to inflict pain on elephants.” - The Herald Banner

March 27, 2007   No Comments

Circus is big fun in Pottsboro

“The circus grounds outside of the Big Top had a wide array of animals for people to see up close including llamas, camels, and elephants. A caged tiger drew a lot of attention from people waiting to enter the Big Top.” - The Herald Democrat

March 31, 2006   No Comments