By AFPMore by this AuthorSydneyHelicopter-borne marksmen killed more than 5,000 camels in a five-day cull of feral herds that were threatening indigenous communities in drought-stricken areas of southern Australia, officials said Tuesday. AdvertisementKing said weakened camels frequently became stuck and died in water holes, contaminating water sources needed by locals and native animals and birds. "The prolonged dry period, while not difficult for native wildlife, leads to extreme distress for feral camels," he said. APY officials said the operation had removed more than 5,000 camels. Traditional owners in the APY Lands have for years mustered and sold off feral camels.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2020 12:33 UTC