Get Doi 3-200-20 2017-2025

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad.

The USFWS will allow lion trophy importation if, “exporting nations like South Africa must provide clear evidence showing a demonstrable conservation benefit to the long-term survival of the species in the wild.” Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are being considered by the USFWS for issuance of import permits ...

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats both domestically and abroad.

The USFWS will allow lion trophy importation if, “exporting nations like South Africa must provide clear evidence showing a demonstrable conservation benefit to the long-term survival of the species in the wild.” Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are being considered by the USFWS for issuance of import permits ...

Both – but in different ways As just a few examples, the law: Prohibits harming or killing endangered species; Bans the import and export of endangered species; Requires protection for land and water vital to species recovery (“critical habitat areas”)

Trophies are the horns, tusks, teeth and other body parts that hunters bring home from their killing sprees abroad.

Lion Hunts in Africa South Africa17. Tanzania6. Namibia3. Zimbabwe13. Cameroon4. Mozambique4. Zambia1. Botswana2.