However, I am fearful that impulsive and emotional responses to trophy hunting -- no matter how well-meaning -- could in fact intensify the decline of species such as lions. It is unquestionable that poorly managed trophy hunting can negatively impact lion populations, and it is imperative that hunting is well managed. Of course, if trophy hunting is the main reason for the decline in an area's lion population, then stopping it is entirely justified and desirable. And if trophy hunting diminishes those other threats -- by protecting habitat, preventing poaching or acting as a buffer between parks and human populations -- then overall the threatened species could be better off. JUST WATCHED Inside the world of trophy hunting Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Inside the world of trophy hunting 01:50People are often confused by the "benefit" of hunting , imagining it is about money going to local people.

Source: CNN November 24, 2017 16:06 UTC