JOURNAL ARTICLE

South Africa to Permit Rhino, Elephant Hunts After Six-Year Halt.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sguazzin, Antony 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses South Africa's environment minister's plan to allocate export quotas for hunting trophies from black rhinos, elephants, and leopards for the first time in six years. This decision aims to revitalize a significant segment of the country's wildlife industry, valued at 44 billion rand ($2.7 billion), which has suffered losses due to a lack of trophy export opportunities. The new quotas include 150 elephants, 12 black rhinos, and 11 leopards, with public comment invited for 30 days. The move has faced opposition from animal activists and some conservationists due to the endangered status of these species in certain regions of Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191429839
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