The document discusses the billion dollar industry of breeding rare and unnatural animal variants for hunting in South Africa. It notes the high prices of animals like white lions and discusses arguments that this helps conservation through increased tourism and animal numbers, though others argue it is strictly for profit and the animals do not contribute to natural repopulation or health. The author believes the economic and conservation benefits of hunting farms outweigh the negatives, and it is a form of population control rather than just profit.

1. Landon Lucansky
Gustafson
BUS 356

2.  $1 Billion industry in South Africa
 Breeder engineered animals
 “rare” large animals hunted for sport
 South Africa is one of only two countries on the
continent to allow ownership of wild animals
 White lions (30,000), black impalas ($45,000),
white kudus, golden wildebeests ($49,500)
 Up to 100 times more expensive

3.  Hunting ranches have been credited with
saving many endangered species
 South Africa has seen the largest increase in
animal numbers over the last 50 years
 Tourism numbers have increased
 Economy has been positively impacted

4.  Conversationalists and hunters argue that
breeding has nothing to do with conservation
but is all about profit
 “Mutant” breeds do not contribute to
repopulation
 “Mutant” breeds more susceptible to health
problems

6.  Do you believe the benefits of engineering
rare, unnatural animals outweigh the
negatives? Why or why not?
 Do you consider this practice to be a form of
conservation or is it strictly profit based?

7.  I believe that the benefits of these “hunting
farms” outweighs the negatives
 Instead of hunters decimating wild populations,
breeders can control species that are hunted
 Increases the tourism to South Africa which in
turn provides a positive economic impact
 Also least-desirable animals can be shot by local
hunters for food.

8.  http://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2015-
hunting-mutant-big-game-in-south-africa/