The Dallas Safari Club has auctioned off the life of a black rhino for $350,000.
In light of this recent atrocity, trophy hunting has come to the forefront of the social consciousness. The elitist hobby of killing for the thrill has been going on since the 19th century, with nearly 18,000 participants a year.
Today, with the black rhino population in serious decline, each life is crucial to the species. It is a wonder that anyone could place higher value on their death, than their life. Endangered species are labeled as such to provide them extra levels of protection. Hunting them to “save” them flies in the face of logic.
Yet, some argue that hunting helps conservation. What do they mean by that?
Countries condone trophy hunting for a couple of reasons:
1. to make money – the money brought in from the hunting fee goes toward community conservation
2. to…
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