Lions, tigers, and bears, all being murdered for the proper price. Innocent lives are being taken away and instead, they are shot and made into carpets and trophies. The trophy hunting hobby has ruined the lives of species, despite the claims of the pro-hunting groups. These animals are being massacred for fun, yet they are rapidly becoming endangered species. Beautiful creatures, such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and so many more are being put to death by rich men and women. Most of the animals that are hunted in Africa are either endangered, vulnerable, or threatened, meaning if these creatures continue to be hunted, they will quickly become extinct. Scientists devote their studies to these creatures and tourists spend money to visit the beloved animals. Trophy hunting not only slaughters innocent creatures, but it shatters hearts around the world.
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They hunt luxurious lions and exotic elk to decorate their homes or offices with the heads of the lives they took. They pay to go to an area, usually Africa or Canada, to shoot big game and keep the animal heads as trophies or their fur as rugs. In some places, this activity is illegal, like Kenya for example; however, many places allow these actions to occur, like in South Africa. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) determines if hunting and trading of endangered species are legal or illegal. CITES is an agreement between governments to protect endangered animals and plants. It is illegal to hunt endangered species; however, the species that are close to being endangered are still fair game. CITES allows this absurd hunting habit to pursue, killing off large amounts of vulnerable
They hunt luxurious lions and exotic elk to decorate their homes or offices with the heads of the lives they took. They pay to go to an area, usually Africa or Canada, to shoot big game and keep the animal heads as trophies or their fur as rugs. In some places, this activity is illegal, like Kenya for example; however, many places allow these actions to occur, like in South Africa. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) determines if hunting and trading of endangered species are legal or illegal. CITES is an agreement between governments to protect endangered animals and plants. It is illegal to hunt endangered species; however, the species that are close to being endangered are still fair game. CITES allows this absurd hunting habit to pursue, killing off large amounts of vulnerable