trophy hunt
Kill for display
Trophy hunting is the pursuit of wild animals primarily to obtain body parts—heads, horns, hides, tusks—as trophies or display pieces rather than for food or population control.
The practice targets impressive specimens: He traveled to Africa for a trophy hunt.
Critics view it as cruel sport; proponents argue fees fund conservation.
As a verb, to trophy hunt is to engage in this practice.
- safariWildlife observation journey
- game reserveProtected habitat for animals
- poacherUnlawful wildlife taker
- big gameLarge hunted wildlife
- taxidermyPreserving animal skins lifelike
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- huntssafari, stalking, cubbing, big game, deer season
trophy huntwildlife conservation
Protecting animals and ecosystems
wildlife photography · wildlife rehabilitation · photo safari · animal rescue · birdwatching
trophy huntwildlife protection
Preserving wild animals, habitats
animal rights activism · habitat preservation · species reintroduction
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