To many of us trophy hunting is repellent. But here’s a look at why killing wild animals might be pleasurable to some.
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A green criminologist weighs up the evidence.
Trophy hunting is not the solution to Africa’s wildlife conservation challenges. There are other ways.
The Cecil movement didn’t lead to any deep-seated changes as trophy hunting persists in many parts of Africa.
The Trump administration is considering requests from hunters to import wildlife trophies (body parts) on a case-by-case basis. Does this approach promote conservation or threaten endangered species?
Sound wildlife management is incredibly important, and could enhance the conservation status of large carnivores like the leopard, which has recently been listed as a vulnerable species.
Should shooting crocs be allowed for elite hunters?
New research from Zambia’s Luangwa Valley identifies reforms needed for lion trophy hunting.
The death of Cecil the lion ignited furious debate over trophy hunting in 2015. But conservationists argue that it’s a necessary evil.
Making tiger trade illegal has had unintended consequences on lions. The problem has escalated over the last few years.
Recent media coverage of trophy hunting - following the death of the lion Cecil – raises questions about why some people seem to enjoy killing animals for fun.
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Lecturer, University of Queensland, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford
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Forensic Criminologist, University of Newcastle
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Freelance academic and researcher in wildlife trade, University of the Witwatersrand
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Kaplan Senior Research Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
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Regional Director of TRAFFIC East/Southern Africa and Honorary Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University
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Professor of Conservation Biology & Ecology, Montana State University
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Lecturer in History, James Cook University
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Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology, University of Venda, Researcher at IGDORE, and Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology, Durham University
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Senior lecturer in Criminology, University of Huddersfield
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Associate Professor in Conservation Geography, University of Helsinki
