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should east African countries ban trophy hunting of rhinos?

Yes, east Africans should ban trophy hunting of rhinos because it is endangering them even more and it

Trophy hunting in Africa

Arguments against

mainly hunting endangered species

its expensive to hunt

animals are not killed completely and left to suffer

illegal importing and exporting of trophies

What is the current situation for rhinos?

Risk status: from endangered to vulnerable

Range: south Africa (Namibia, Kenya , south Africa)

Population: 500,000 two species of rhinos extinct

Arguments in favor

balances excessive populations

attracts tourists due to the products that can be made from these products

creates products in these countries

helps create revenue for the economy

helps fund conservation

What is trophy hunting?

trophy hunting is careful shooting of selected animals