Question about hunting in Africa
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What specific endangered animals are you talking about?
There are several sub-species of Lion, and not all of them are currently considered endangered. Also, a particular species can be endangered in some areas of the continent, but still thrive at rates conducive to harvest in others. The African Lion is considered Vulnerable as a species, but not endandgered. Since they are not migratory, there is no possibility of the healthy population expanding into the other areas. Instead the fringe areas where the population begins to decline are the focus of protection.
There can also be economic pressure to maintain a hunt in many developing countries. A single hunt can bring tens of thousands of dollars to the region. Even conservationists often recognize that a well managed taxed permit system can raise a lot of money for lion conservation in other areas where it is in more dire need.
There can also be economic pressure to maintain a hunt in many developing countries. A single hunt can bring tens of thousands of dollars to the region. Even conservationists often recognize that a well managed taxed permit system can raise a lot of money for lion conservation in other areas where it is in more dire need.
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Thank you, explained very well.
As with any wildlife, populations are managed by region, be it bio-region, country etc.
For example you can hunt rhino in SA and Namibia, but not in Zambia....because becasue of local populations conservation status.
Its a bit like a someone in Arizona thinking that people further north shouldn't hunt so many rare moose.....
Lion are becoming a thorny issue. Fact is that unlike many other game species they fare poorly around people due to conflict and they need a lot of real-estate. Without severe competiton they are really fecund however, its the habitat thats a major problem.
Over hunting has affected the numbers of large maned males (not necessarily whole populations) in places like Botswana. However expanding agriculture is the looming nail in the lions coffin.
To further answer your question, the terms like 'endangered' need to be accompanied by other details (like region, entire population health, storng pops in some areas vs. local extirpations in others etc).
For example you can hunt rhino in SA and Namibia, but not in Zambia....because becasue of local populations conservation status.
Its a bit like a someone in Arizona thinking that people further north shouldn't hunt so many rare moose.....
Lion are becoming a thorny issue. Fact is that unlike many other game species they fare poorly around people due to conflict and they need a lot of real-estate. Without severe competiton they are really fecund however, its the habitat thats a major problem.
Over hunting has affected the numbers of large maned males (not necessarily whole populations) in places like Botswana. However expanding agriculture is the looming nail in the lions coffin.
To further answer your question, the terms like 'endangered' need to be accompanied by other details (like region, entire population health, storng pops in some areas vs. local extirpations in others etc).
The simple answer is no!
Well regulated harvesting is becoming a common conservation tool in Africa and elsewhere. I can think of several examples here in BC too.
one need to be careful with generalisations. it is a bit like saying that one can't hunt whitetail deer because the florida keys subspecies is endangered. or that because jefferson's badger is endangered in BC that badgers need to be off limits in other areas.
You're absolutely right. I meant the idea is becoming more in favour (its still a controversial subject withing the wildlife conservation community and the general public- hence the OP's question) and that its also common elsewhere in the world.
Try explaining why we have hunting seasons for blue listed species to someone new to the concept.....
