A Fine Balance - A Botswana Elephant Documentary

[BFaucett]

A Fine Balance - A Botswana Elephant Documentary
video posted to YouTube on Apr 22, 2025
(40 minutes)

"There is likely no more of a controversial topic in Africa than elephant hunting. Some will say that it's not needed, others will say it's the lifeblood of their survival. Often voices will push from either end of the spectrum - western voices that will push for no utilization, people on the front lines of wildlife engagement asking for full utilization.

Caught in the proverbial cross-hairs is the role that hunting and ecotourism can play in protecting ecosystems and elephants. Often folks that are against hunting will not see them working together, synergistically, those on the ground will beg to differ."

YouTube channel: Blood Origins


also see:

Documentary explores elephant issues in Botswana from a pro-hunting perspective
By Ed Stoddard | 23 Apr 2025

%%page%% Documentary explores elephant issues in Botswana from pro-hunting perspective | Daily Maverick

A new documentary explores the thorny issue of elephant hunting in Botswana, giving voice to the rural poor who are often voiceless in the polarising debates around such issues.

www.dailymaverick.co.za

Cheers! Bob F.

 

[Russ16]

I thought this was very well done.

 

[Brent in Az]

Good video.
Botswana originally shut down Elephant hunting because of the pressure from the greenies and ecotourism lobbyists.
Sustainable hunting, and ecotourism both have a place. An overpopulation of Elephants can be detrimental and damaging from the encroachment and conflict with rural villages.
Legally hunted elephant provides much needed protein for local villages.
A good balance is definitely needed.