Trophy hunting in Africa
What is trophy hunting?
trophy hunting is careful shooting of selected animals
Arguments in favor
helps fund conservation
helps create revenue for the economy
creates products in these countries
attracts tourists due to the products that can be made from these products
balances excessive populations
What is the current situation for rhinos?
Population: 500,000 two species of rhinos extinct
Range: south Africa (Namibia, Kenya , south Africa)
Risk status: from endangered to vulnerable
Arguments against
illegal importing and exporting of trophies
animals are not killed completely and left to suffer
its expensive to hunt
mainly hunting endangered species