Comment on the fact that at present in South Africa it is legal for big game hunters to shoot rhinos as trophies.

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Francis Moyer

Biology

16 February, 13:24

Comment on the fact that at present in South Africa it is legal for big game hunters to shoot rhinos as trophies.

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Gilbert · Answer 1

It is true that in South Africa (and also Namibia) it is still legal for big game hunters to shoot rhinos for trophies but this allowance is strictly limited to 5 rhinos per year for both countries and these are only for old, post-reproductive bulls. This small quota is most likely related to the fact that 3 out of 5 rhino species is on the critically endangered species list.