How many animals get killed by hunters in Africa each year?
After an American dentist paid $50,000 to kill Cecil, Zimbabwe's most famous lion, trophy hunting in Africa has come under great scrutiny. How many animals actually get killed by hunters every year? The most recent data goes all the way back to 2007 but still paints a grim picture. Read more in the Independent.
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This chart shows the estimated number of animals killed in Africa by hunters every year.
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