Thousands of camels culled in drought hit Australia
More than five thousand camels were put to death in drought-stricken areas of southern Australia posing a threat to local communities. Officials informed that camels were killed by helicopter.
Tribal leaders said that large herds of camels had migrated to villages due to drought and excess heat in the country. These were damaging the infrastructure along with food and water.
APY general manager Richard King said that we appreciate the concerns of animal rights activists but there are misconceptions about the realities of non-local wild animals.
He said that as custodians of land, we need to deal with pests that endanger the lives of many, including our young children, the elderly. King said weak camels often get trapped in water and are killed.
The year 2019 was Australia’s hottest year. At the same time, water was also lost in some towns due to drought. Camels in Australia were first introduced in the 1840s. In the six decades that followed, more than 20,000 were imported from India.
