The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has been condemned by wildlife ...

A well-known lion studied by University of Oxford academics has allegedly been killed by trophy hunters. Blondie, who was believed to be five-years-old and the dominant male in his pride, is thought ...

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 ...

The lion known as “Blondie” was taken sometime during the week of June 29 by a travelling hunter who was being guided by a professional hunter who is a member of the Zimbabwe Professional ...

Africa Geographic, which sponsored the GPS collar on Blondie, reported that “despite wearing a conspicuous research collar and being younger than the recommended minimum hunting age of six years ...

"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.

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.