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Trophy Hunting In Africa

The debate around trophy hunting, particularly in South Africa, is a contentious one with strong arguments both for and against the practice. Proponents assert that trophy hunting can contribute to conservation efforts by generating revenue that can be reinvested into wildlife protection.

Trophy Hunting In Africa

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AFRICAN LEOPARD

Arguments against trophy hunting of African Leopard

Hunting can lead to poaching which kill animals to prevent them to be over populated.
If poaching of leopard, they will be in endangered species list soon
Trophy hunting is another threat to endangered leopard's survival
Hunting threaten animals population
While they are dealing with another threats, they have to deal with trophy hunting as well
other threats are habitat loss, climate change
Trophy hunting is so cruel and imhumane
It tears animals families apart
Animals don't die immediately after they're shot. it remains pain

Arguments in favour if hunting African Leopard

Leopard trophy hunting is legal in Africa
They are hunted mostly in Limpopo province and South Africa
Economic opportunities can be increased by trophy hunting
Money can be made during hunting season
Jobs can be provided to local people such as tour guide
Trophy hunting can help to conserve endangered species
Hunters will bring the animals back to the protected areas
Without trophy hunting, there's not many wildlife animals as we have nowadays

East Africa should ban trophy hunting of Lepard

Hunting can destroy the habitat of the number of leopard left over.
Hunters may burn the forest in order to have a better condition to hunt leopard.
The more trophy hunting, the more areas hunters need to discover and manipulate.
Taking away animals 's life is as unethical as seeing someone is gradually dead in front of your face without any actions
It's like you lose your parents in just a few second
The animal maybe parents who is on their way looking for food to feed their children
Hunting cause a decrease in leopard's population
The shooting sound can chase away leopard and scares them.

What is the current situation of African Leopard?

Population in North Africa is endangered
Leopards's range is reduced by 31 percent worldwide
There are 9 recognized subspecies
Leopards live in more than 25 countries in Africa
Black rare leopards are captured in Africa
They publish their research earlier this year
They found it in early 2018

What is Trophy Hunting?

Part of animals are kept as trophies
antler
horn
head
skin
Hunting of wild game for human recreation