Tanzania opens auction for hunting of old wildlife
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | 1620 Views |
Old lion. PIC. ISAAC MPUCHANE
Tourism Minister Damas Ndumbaro said successful hunters would be allowed to kill aged elephants, lions and other big game considered unproductive.
The East African country is aiming to raise $30m (£23) from the auction.
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