Trophy Hunting and Conservation in Zimbabwe

The video explores the controversial topic of trophy hunting in Southern Zimbabwe, focusing on Bubye Valley Conservancy. It discusses the economic impact of hunting, the conservation efforts funded by hunting revenues, and the challenges of managing wildlife populations. The video also highlights the ethical dilemmas and differing perspectives on hunting as a conservation tool.

What is the annual financial impact of trophy hunting in Africa according to the Safari Club International study?

• $1 billion

• $500 million

• $100 million

• $325 million

What is the cost of a lion hunt at Bubye Valley Conservancy?

• $8,000

• $20,000

• $100,000

• $28,000

Which animals were primarily targeted by the hunter mentioned in the transcript?

• Elephants and Rhinos

• Cape Buffalo, Eland, and Kudu

• Lions and Leopards

• Zebras and Giraffes

What challenge does Bubye Valley face regarding its lion population?

• Lions are migrating away

• Too many lions

• Lions are not breeding

• Too few lions

What was Bubye Valley before it became a hunting conservancy?

• A mining area

• A wildlife park

• A forest reserve

• A cattle ranch

How does Bubye Valley Conservancy fund its operations?

• Tourism

• Government grants

• Hunting

• Donations

What is the size of Bubye Valley Conservancy compared to a U.S. state?

• The size of Texas

• The size of Rhode Island

• The size of California

• The size of Florida

What was the primary reason for the reintroduction of native wildlife in Bubye Valley?

• To increase tourism

• To prevent deforestation

• To restore ecological balance

• To attract more hunters

What is the main argument for continuing lion hunting in Bubye Valley?

• It attracts more tourists

• It is a cultural tradition

• It funds conservation efforts

• It helps control the lion population

What would happen to Bubye Valley if hunting was stopped, according to the transcript?

• It would become a national park

• It would revert back to cattle ranching

• It would be developed into a city

• It would be abandoned