Global outrage around the hunt for Blondie is building, and this could be a problem for hunting's reputation and contributions to African wildlife conservation. Here's what we know so far ...

The killing of Cecil ignited fury and protests against the hunter behind it—Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer—and brought ...

Blondie, a well-known lion in Zimbabwe, was killed by a trophy hunter whose professional guide claims the hunt was conducted legally and ethically.

Blondie the Lion Is Already Being Called the “Next Cecil.” Here’s Why That’s a Problem for Lion Conservation in Africa Global outrage around the hunt for Blondie is building, and this could be a ...

The lion, known as Blondie, was part of an Oxford University study and wore a research collar sponsored by Africa Geographic, ...

Africa Geographic CEO Simon Espley said Blondie’s killing made “a mockery of the ethics” trophy hunters claim to prescribe to because he wore a clearly visible research collar and was a ...

Africa Geographic said on its website it had sponsored Blondie's research collar that was fitted by University of Oxford's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit in April.

"Blondie" was killed by a hunter in June close to Hwange National Park after being lured out of a protected area and into a nearby hunting zone with the use of bait, Africa Geographic said.

Blondie, the five-year-old lion, had been fitted with a GPS collar by researchers from Oxford's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit just three months ago to help support conservation ...