South Africa, Namibia Criticize Airline Ban on Trophies

Some African countries that allow hunting have criticized a decision by a number of international airlines to ban the transport of parts of animals killed in hunts

Cecil the lion rests in Hwange National Park, in Hwange, Zimbabwe, in this undated photo. Andy Loveridge/Wildlife Conservation Research Unit via AP

JOHANNESBURG—Some African countries that allow hunting have criticized a decision by a number of international airlines to ban the transport of parts of animals killed in hunts.

South Africa is disappointed at Delta Air Lines’ announcement this week that it will no longer accept lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo trophies, the environment ministry said Thursday.

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