UK policymakers are urged to consider South Africa's stance against trophy hunting as Botswana's President defends trophy hunting, likening it to culling. The proposed ban on importing hunting trophies is met with criticism, with concerns raised about colonialism and the management of animal populations.
Pleased to speak in support of the Bill to outlaw trophy hunting imports this morning. The Government have dithered and delayed on this issue for too long - we need action. Watch my full speech: https://t.co/bWUqFKvn1i https://t.co/72aPpIOZq3
Sitting Friday, so in Parliament today to support @spellar's #TrophyHunting Bill. The so-called 'sport' of murdering wild animals and returning 'trophies' (body parts) as a sick souvenir must be stopped.
Botswana's environment minister defends trophy hunting, comparing it to culling to control animal populations. He argues that the practice generates income and manages explosive animal numbers, particularly the elephant population 🐘 https://t.co/tzEhKvbF8K
A Botswana minister has defended "trophy hunting" comparing it to "culling". “It’s tremendously refreshing to hear a different perspective” - @Freddygray31. “We should be a bit more humble here” - @michaeljswalker. 🌏🔗 The World with @SkyYaldaHakim: https://t.co/4iUo4Yk1KL https://t.co/44IBubuL2J
There will be a ‘resurgence of colonial conquest’ if the UK does pass ban on importing hunting trophies, President of Botswana @OfficialMasisi tells @SkyYaldaHakim. 🌏🔗 https://t.co/4iUo4Yk1KL 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/ha2YGnQCUh
“We live with these elephants as we eke out our living… and you want them not [to be] controlled.” President of Botswana @OfficialMasisi tells @SkyYaldaHakim the proposed UK ban on importing hunting trophies is "condescending" Full story ➡️ https://t.co/kHoR7DPFfh 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/RxNGW6AMuN
‘I wish they would be as horrified when elephants maul people’ President of Botswana @OfficialMasisi tells @SkyYaldaHakim. It comes as Botswana likens trophy hunting to culling after threats to send 10,000 elephants to Hyde Park. 🌏🔗 https://t.co/4iUo4Yk1KL 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/Nnwyqk2P0S
As South Africa takes a stand against trophy hunting, @HSIGlobal urges UK policymakers should strongly consider South Africa’s new legal definition when they are given a second chance to support a ban trophy hunting imports later this week #PartnerContent https://t.co/0qXkSYFVnM
.@johnmcdonnellMP @mrjohnnicolson @johnpenrosenews @johnredwood Yr vote is crucial at the Second Reading of hunting trophies bill! Time to fulfil manifesto promise from 2019 & ban import of body parts of endangered species. #GetTheBanDone https://t.co/gSZjFIKCWc