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...Your report suggested that trophy hunting of lions and tigers might be an approach to conserving these species. The dwindling populations of big cats won't be saved by allowing trophy hunters to kill the animals. Trophy hunting not only removes the biggest and most genetically fit animals but also helps create markets for big-cat parts?undermining the long-term conservation of increasingly isolated populations. Conserving big cats is a culturally and socially complex issue but not so complicated that the direct killing of the fittest animals can turn out to be helpful. Wayne Pacelle President Humane Society...
...Protecting the Big Cats The effort to save the world's big cats, such as lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars, is carried out in places other than offices in Washington and New York City [Aug. 23]. Although I was heartened to hear of the range of different strategies being pursued to protect these animals, I was also dismayed not to hear from field conservationists, those on the front lines of the battle. The contribution of U.S.-based conservationists in preserving biodiversity through their research, studies and financial support is well recognized. But conventions, policies, scientific papers and money alone...
...provided a great overview of the problems facing all big-cat populations. If we can protect the megafauna, we can also protect whole ecosystems. And if we can't, then what about our future? LINDA REIFSCHNEIDER St. Louis...
...must be a great consolation to the family of the victim killed by a mountain lion in California to know that the death was simply a result of "being in the wrong place at the wrong time." Best of all, by being some cat's dinner, the victim contributed to its survival. Any man-eating animal is our natural enemy. Are we willing to sacrifice human lives to prevent their extinction? RICHARD PACKHAM Roseburg...
Your report suggested that trophy hunting of lions and tigers might be an approach to conserving these species. The dwindling populations of big cats won't be saved by allowing trophy hunters to kill the animals. Trophy hunting not only removes the biggest and most genetically fit animals but also helps create markets for big-cat parts--undermining the long-term conservation of increasingly isolated populations. Conserving big cats is a culturally and socially complex issue but not so complicated that the direct killing of the fittest animals can turn out to be helpful. WAYNE PACELLE, PRESIDENT HUMANE SOCIETY...