In Part I of this three part series, Professor Wouter van Hoven provides a fascinating look at wildlife and conservation measures in Africa. His discussion includes:
- An overview of various wildlife species and their populations over time in both national parks and those maintained by the private sector including game ranches
- The economics of wildlife and ranching in Africa including drivers such as hunting, ecotourism, and meat production
- Wildlife auctions and the economic impact of genetic variants
- Trophy hunting, illegal trade, and measures to protect various endangered species including the lion and pangolin
Based on viewer evaluations. Additional Comments: - I didn't realize that hunting could maybe help conservation efforts - Farming of wildlife meat species is lucrative
