Zimbabwe has defended its decision to send 62 baby elephants to zoos in China, France and the United Arab Emirates, saying the country is 'overpopulated' with the animal.
Zimbabwe has been allowed to trade in wild animals since 1997
Buyers from China want 27, the UAE 15, and France between 15 to 20, in deals that conservationists have described as 'ethically unconscionable'.
Jerry Gotora, head of Zimbabwe's parks and wildlife management authority, said its elephant population was not sustainable.
The country had 80,000 elephants, but only had a 'capacity' for 42,000, he said
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