10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This Lion should not be shot, as it is a protected reserve that forbids shooting. The interests of those working for conservation and those working for animal rights and animal welfare don’t always perfectly align like you might think they do. Qualifying statements to follow).

Lions 181

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 181

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. This is of course an anathema for many in the animal rights camp.

Lions 200

Lions Hunting Sierra Leone Buffalo 200

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. And embattled minority should be protected. Kill a president/religious leader/bunch of unfortunate random people and the masses will miraculously agree with you and join your cause.

Tigers 169

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 169