10,000 Birds

AUGUST 12, 2015

Tell me, what happens if we rip away hunting when hunting protects more wildlife land in Africa than national parks? Although lip service was paid to the fact that lions are endangered and a lion was poached, the language of anger was the language of animals rights. Ah, you’ve blocked me. I’m sorry. I mean it.

Lions 212

Lions Hunting Sierra Leone Buffalo 212

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In the past I have attributed some of this conflict to differences between the conservation mindset and that of animal rights/animal welfare. I, personally, deeply believe that wild places and wildlife have an existence value that should be respected. I hear you. I really do. Conservation'

Tigers 175

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 175

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Assuming you have a passing interest in wildlife, or at the least you know someone that does, and chances are in the last week or so you’ve become aware that some lady from America shot a lion. I’ve certainly seen the story plenty in my Facebook news feed, and were I more of a Twitter user I am sure I would have seen it there too.

Lions 185

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 185