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Radio 5 Live,18 Jun 2019,27 mins

Is trophy hunting good for conservation?

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Trophy hunters pay huge sums to shoot big game animals – including endangered species. It’s all legal – and its proponents say it helps support conservation. 5 Live’s Emma Barnett speaks to professional hunter Danene Van Der Westhuyzen and Dr Mark Jones, head of policy at international animal charity Born Free, to hear both sides of the story.

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