Meaning of trophy hunt | Babel Free

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An instance of trophy hunting.

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“Americans are by far the most keen to spend around $60,000 on trophy hunts in Africa, but British and German hunters drive demand too.”

“Conservationists say that lion hunting is one of the most lucrative trophy hunts, with each outing bringing in up to $71,000 on average, which includes the trophy fee, a professional guide, transportation and lodging.”

“By contrast, South Africa, which has a big trophy hunting industry popular with Americans, has about 9,000 lions, nearly a third of the global total, and the Professional Hunters' Assn. of South Africa says that trophy hunts contribute about $90 million to the economy.”

“It took place against the backdrop of a declining lion population, and it was a trophy hunt for which [Walter] Palmer had paid $50,000.”

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