Attractions to Avoid

Hunting

Hunting has nothing to do with "conservation" or "population control." In fact, animals are often specially bred and raised for hunters. If left unaltered, the delicate balance of nature's ecosystems ensures the survival of most species. Natural predators help maintain this balance by killing only the sickest and weakest individuals. Hunters kill any animal they would like to hang over the fireplace—including healthy animals who are needed to keep the population strong.

On for-profit hunting reserves or game ranches, hunters pay to kill native and exotic species in "canned hunts." These animals may have been purchased from individuals who traffic unwanted or surplus animals from zoos and circuses.

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