Problem
Abusive control of wild animal populations
Incidence:
In 1995, the South African National Parks Board announced a policy of scientifically culling its elephant herds to keep numbers down and prevent damage to the environment. The breeding herds would mainly be culled in those areas where the greatest damage had been done to trees. Park officials said thousands of baobab trees had died in the Kruger Park since 1985 as a result of drought and elephant damage.
Broader Problems:
Misuse of wild animals Narrower Problems:
Bird nettingTrapping of animalsCruel culling of sealsAbusive culling of dominant herd animals Related Problems:
Human domination of natureSexual manipulation of domestic animals and plantsDenial to animals of the right to freedom from mass killingDenial to animals of the right to conditions of life and liberty proper to their species Reduces:
Destructive wildlife Strategies:
Facilitating sexual rights for animals Values:
Self-controlAbuse Subject(s):
Cybernetics → ControlGeography → Wild
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Sociology → Population
Zoology → Animals
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2019 – 19:17 CEST