Cecil the lion slaying shines light on ethics of trophy sport

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Few animal deaths have caused such international outrage on social media. The shooting in Zimbabwe of a lion called Cecil for sport has put the spotlight on a very lucrative business. Its supporters say emotion is getting in the way of economic reality in some of the world’s poorest countries. But opponents think it’s time to kill off what they claim is an unethical pastime.
CCTV America’s Owen Fairclough filed this report.
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Cecil the lion slaying shines light on ethics of trophy sport

Few animal deaths have caused such international outrage on social media. The shooting in Zimbabwe of a lion called Cecil for sport has put the spotlight on a very lucrative business. Its supporters say emotion is getting in the way of economic reality in some of the world's poorest countries. But opponents think it's time to kill off what they claim is an unethical pastime.


Adam Roberts on big game hunting
Adam Roberts joined CCTV America from Vancouver to provide his insight on the business of big game hunting. He is the CEO of wildlife NGO Born Free.

Adam Roberts on big game hunting

Adam Roberts joined CCTV America from Vancouver to provide his insight on the business of big game hunting. He is the CEO of wildlife NGO Born Free.