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Florida has approved its first black bear hunt since 2015, citing the need to manage the growing bear population, though critics argue it effectively permits trophy hunting. The hunt will occur over three weeks in December, with annual seasons planned, sparking debate over wildlife conservation and hunting practices.
A lion tracked by Oxford researchers in Zimbabwe, Blondie, was killed by a trophy hunter, echoing the 2015 death of Cecil the Lion, raising concerns about illegal hunting practices and conservation efforts, despite legal protections and international outrage.
A lion named Blondie, part of an Oxford University research project and wearing a collar, was legally killed by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe, sparking outrage similar to the Cecil case. The hunt was permitted and controversial, highlighting the divisive nature of trophy hunting in Africa, which generates significant revenue but raises ethical concerns about wildlife conservation.
Botswana's president has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to potential stricter limits on the import of hunting trophies. President Mokgweetsi Masisi argued that conservation efforts have led to an overpopulation of elephants, causing damage to property and crops. He emphasized the importance of hunting in controlling the elephant population and criticized Germany for having an opinion on Botswana's affairs. The German environment ministry stated that discussions on import restrictions are focused on ensuring sustainability and legality, with a special responsibility to protect biological diversity.
Botswana, home to a large elephant population, is facing pressure from European nations, particularly Germany, to ban the import of elephant trophies. In response, Botswana's president threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. The complex issue of trophy hunting is debated, with some arguing it aids conservation efforts and local communities, while others condemn it as cruel. The situation highlights the clash between conservation, animal rights, and economic interests, with Botswana pushing back against international pressure to protect its wildlife.
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to a dispute over the import of hunting trophies. He criticized the German government for seeking to ban trophy imports despite Botswana's elephant "overpopulation." Masisi argued that hunting is necessary to control the elephant population, which has grown to around 130,000, and warned that a ban on trophy imports would only impoverish Botswanans. The spat reflects wider issues around trophy hunting, with Masisi also warning against a potential hunting trophy import ban in the UK.
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 African elephants to "roam free" in Germany in response to Germany's plans to restrict the import of hunting trophies from Africa. The dispute highlights the tension between conservation efforts and the use of hunting as a tool for revenue and population control in countries with significant wild animal populations. Botswana, home to a large elephant population, argues that trophy hunting is necessary for sustainable conservation, while animal rights groups advocate for a ban on hunting regardless of animal numbers.
Montana rancher illegally created giant hybrid sheep by using genetic material from the threatened Marco Polo argali sheep, selling them for hunting at high prices. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 80, pleaded guilty to felony wildlife counts and faces up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $500,000. He created more than 150 cloned embryos and successfully bred a male Marco Polo argali, selling its offspring for $10,000. Schubarth's scheme violated state and federal laws, potentially threatening the integrity of wildlife species in Montana. He is set to be sentenced on July 11.