Ever since he was killed by a hunter in 2020, the Canadian sea wolf Takaya has appeared all over the world. Paintings, poems, sculptures and statues – including a 150lb (68kg) mixture of driftwood, sea shells and dried kelp – have memorialized a wolf whose legacy reflects the complex relationship between humans and wildlife. But […]
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The Controversy Over the Trophy Hunting of Super Tuskers in East Africa
In Tanzania and Kenya, a remarkable population of bull elephants known as “super tuskers” live. These elephants, known for their enormous tusks that can weigh up to 45 kg each, are considered living icons of the African savannah. However, they have become the center of a heated debate due to recent killings by trophy hunters. […]
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Vile trophy hunting travel firm shuts down after owner exposed in investigation
Since 2019 the Mirror has been campaigning to ban the importation of sick trophy hunting parts into the UK. We have exposed a long line of cruel and heartless Brits who travel to Africa to ruthlessly slaughter majestic giraffes, lions, zebras and even monkeys. So this week I wanted to share the good news that […]