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Drought in Namibia has gotten so severe, the government urges hunting hippos and elephants

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Nearly half of Namibia 's 2.5 million citizens are grappling with food insecurity.

The government is paying hunters to slaughter hippos and elephants to help feed them.

The animals are sourced from national parks and communal areas with sustainable game numbers.

Conservationists are determined to protect both groups of animals from poaching.