The Obvious Problem with "Trophy" on CNN

http://worldanimalnews.com/wan-depth-shockumentary-trophy-aired-cnn-last-night/

Debuting last night, Trophy describes itself as a "shockumentary" that dives in to the world of trophy hunting and conservation. One would assume that every aspect of trophy hunting would be analyzed in the film but it ended up being a one sided look at trophy hunting and its perceived benefits to conservation. 

During the documentary, viewers were treated to apparent hunting propaganda like a rhino being blindfolded and having its horn removed, an elephant shot and moaning in agonizing pain while people gather around excitedly, and other endangered animals being shot and killed. The show ultimately centered around the hunt itself and the perceived notion that animals were put on this earth for us to do with as we please. The documentary neglects to give factual details regarding conservation or screen time to activists who are opposed to this activity.

The problem with this one sided view of trophy hunting is that it fails to see both sides of the spectrum. In essence, it promotes trophy hunting and the attitude that animals are ours to do whatever we choose with. What kind of lesson is learned from watching an elephant shot and people gathering around in celebration? I don't see how this speaks on conservation whatsoever.

I've spoken about this in the past but the argument that trophy hunting aides conservation is lost on me. We're not talking about animals that are overpopulating the earth here, we're talking about animals that are endangered. Animals whose numbers have dropped significantly in the past 20 years because of our "conservation through hunting" efforts. Elephants, rhinos, lions, etc., these animals are dropping off the face of the earth because of human's salacious greed. Human's sick desire to shoot and kill these beautiful creatures to fulfill some twisted fantasy. That's what this show is all about.

Without providing any factual evidence supporting conservation, the show literally becomes a joke. A show centered around hunting, killing, and profiting off of the slaughter of animals. It's alarming that CNN would allow a show with such one sided and distorted views of conservation to air knowing that there would be an outcry from activists. This show ultimately glorifies slaughtering endangered animals which is the opposite of what is needed at this time. At a time when animal activism is becoming more prevalent and conservation is a topic that is becoming much more heavily discussed, I find myself wondering why this documentary was even allowed to come onto television.

The reality is, we will see the extinction of elephants. We will see the extinction of rhinos, lions, tigers, and other endangered animals. We will see the demise of several species in our lifetime and yet shows like this are popping up to remind us exactly why there will be no more of these beautiful creatures left. The documentary is an absolute disgrace and CNN should be ashamed of itself for promoting such tripe.

Stuff your hunting aides conservation theories up your ass and start doing something that actually helps animals. 

Did you guys catch the documentary? I want to hear from you!


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