Hunting as Wildlife Conservation
Explore the controversial topic of hunting as a means of wildlife conservation in Africa. Catherine Semcer discusses the moral objections to hunting and argues for the importance of community-based programs like Campfire in managing wildlife. She challenges the idea of photo tourism as a viable alternative and highlights the economic consequences of eliminating hunting. The conversation also touches on the limitations of funding efforts to combat poaching and the need for sustainable conservation models.In this clip
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Catherine Semcer on Poaching, Preserves, and African Wildlife
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