Trophy Hunting: No Conservation Value

in Animal News

As we shared with you earlier this week, Prince William—who actively works against poaching—stunned the world when he spoke out in defense of commercially hunting older, sick animals to conserve other members of the species. However, according to Adam M. Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA and Born Free Foundation, “It’s very difficult to be able to tell their age, and if you’re a hunter who’s paid thousands of dollars to kill this animal, you’re not going to consult with a biologist before you shoot it.”

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