The U.S. government has proposed to put the African lion on the endangered species list, which could provide the imperiled predator with much-needed protection. Big game hunters would still be allowed to bring home lion trophies, but only from countries with sufficient management plans to conserve the species. According to Adam M. Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA, “For the first time, American trophy hunters will have to justify their destructive behavior by applying for permits and showing conclusively that the nation where lion hunting occurs can properly manage the species for the long-term.”
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