What Is Trophy Hunting
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Trophy hunting is the act of killing wild animals for sport or pleasure, and then displaying parts of the animal as trophies
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These trophies can include the animal's head, antlers, horns, hide, or even the entire body
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Trophy hunting is different from poaching, which is the illegal killing of game for parts or products
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Trophy hunting is legal in some areas with proper permits. Some say it is morally inappropriate and troubling
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Others point out that animals like elephants provide valuable ecosystem services while they are alive
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For example, a forest elephant can help trees store carbon by weeding out smaller trees
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Many countries, including UK, permit trophy hunting
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