Permit to hunt endangered rhino sells for $350,000 despite protests


  • World
  • Sunday, 12 Jan 2014

(Reuters) - A permit to hunt a black rhino in Namibia sold for $350,000 (£212,314) at an auction in Dallas on Saturday with proceeds going to protect the endangered animals despite protests from animal rights groups that saw the sale as immoral conservation.

The license allows for the killing of a single, post-breeding bull, with Namibian wildlife officials on hand for the hunt to make sure an appropriate animal is selected.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Uruguay president-elect says Uruguay must respect diplomatic relationship with Venezuela
Russia says Trump Ukraine aid cut would be 'death sentence' for Kyiv's military
2 killed, 25 injured as bus overturns in central Iran
Verdict due next March in Marine Le Pen's EU graft charges trial
African executives call for innovative health financing to address growing disease burden
Warehouse explosion kills 3 in SE Spain
Serbian court frees ex-minister detained over deadly roof collapse
South Africa warns travelers of rabies risks
Americans not getting seasonal vaccines ahead of holidays: report
1 killed, 20 hospitalized after inhaling toxic fumes at pharma plant in India

Others Also Read