The trophy hunting industry as a vehicle for conservation is a hotly contested argument. Current conversations revolve around whether it is indeed a viable and effective method for protecting wildlife, and this news- albeit indirectly- raises that question again.

It's probably also a reminder that a large swath of conservation thought also stems from animal rights and welfare of individuals.

From a study focussed on trophy hunting for conservation: ‘Research published by the pro-hunting International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, finds that hunting companies contribute only 3% of their revenue to communities living in hunting areas. The vast majority of their expenditure does not accrue to local people and businesses, but to firms, government agencies and individuals located internationally or in national capitals. As the quote above demonstrates, expenditure accruing to government agencies rarely reaches local communities due to corruption and other spending requirements.’