Cecil the lion's killer is not alone: Trophy hunters disproportionately Americans
http://www.latimes.com/world/africa/la-fg-lion-killing-20150728-story.html
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The death of Cecil the lion also has some asking questions about the sizable role U.S. citizens play in the controversial sport of slaying wildlife for trophies.
"Americans are among the most bloodthirsty among citizens of the world when it comes to trophy hunting, in particular lions and elephants," said Jeff Flocken, North American regional director for the International Fund for Animal Welfare. "It’s a small group of privileged Americans. Eighty percent or more of Americans want to see endangered species protected."
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In March, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe acknowledged that U.S. citizens make up "a disproportionately large share of foreign hunters who book trophy hunts in Africa." Ashe noted that this activity provides the host countries with a way to manage their wildlife populations and support conservation efforts.
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According to data from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the U.S. is the world’s largest importer of African lion parts for trophies and for commercial purposes. Between 1999 and 2008, U.S. citizens claimed 64% of the international market for lion parts. The data show that number has been increasing.
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