Re: Trophy hunter shoots dead a rare black giraffe
Trophy hunting, the business
As per reports, between 2004 and 2014 it’s estimated around 1.7 million animal trophies were traded around the world. At least 200,000 of those animals had been classified as being threatened by extinction by the IUCN.
Of course, in recent years trophy hunting has come under serious fire from activists, and a number of countries have taken steps as a result. Brazil, India, Kenya and Botswana (amongst others) have banned the sport altogether, whilst Australia, France and the Netherlands have banned the importation of trophies of lions.
For now, South Africa remains open to those looking to hunt and kill animals, but for how long that will be the case remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure, the argument seems to be sliding in the direction of banning trophy hunting once and for all.