Friday, December 7, 2012

Botswana has officially banned hunting wild game for sport.....






The government of Botswana has officially banned hunting wild game for sport beginning January 2014! Hunting zones will be converted into photographic areas and safaris will continue sustainably. 
  

'It will be interesting to see if photographers can provide this kind of revenue:'

Source: Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations

  • Elephant: Up to $30,000, depending on weight
  • Lion: $29,000
  • Leopard: $7,150
  • Buffalo: $3,744
  • Giraffe: $3,500
  • Zebra: $1,923        


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