Entries by William J. Ripple

The elephant (head) in the room: A critical look at trophy hunting

Summary: In the scientific conservation literature, researchers are generally supportive of or sympathetic to its usage as a source of monetary support for conservation. We identify the central act of wildlife “trophy” taking as a potential source of ethical discomfort and public opposition.  Situating this practice in a Western cultural narrative of chauvinism, colonialism, and […]