Protests against trophy hunting and imports of lion, giraffe and elephant parts to take place in 70
Protests against trophy hunting and imports of lion, giraffe and elephant parts to take place in 70 cities worldwide
Demonstrators to march on Downing Street as UK hunters identified as among worst offenders
Jane Dalton @JournoJane
5 hours ago
Demonstrators in 70 cities around the world are preparing to take part in a mass protest against the organised hunting of endangered wildlife and importation of animal body parts.
The coordinated action on Saturday will call on world leaders to close loopholes that leave species including lions, giraffes, elephants and rhinos at risk of being driven to extinction.
In London, hundreds of demonstrators are set to march on Downing Street to deliver a letter to Theresa May signed by celebrities including Star Trek actor William Shatner.
Britain is among the nations most responsible for allowing wildlife annihilation to continue, according to the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting (CBTH). The UK is one of 12 countries whose hunters have taken at least 1,000 trophies and brought home more than a ton of ivory.
More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trophy-hunting-wildlife-protests-extinction-body-parts-imports-cites-shatner-a8858336.html