Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old California vineyard owner and well-known big-game hunter, tragically died in Gabon after being trampled by a herd of five elephants. The incident occurred when the hunters, who were stalking a duiker, unexpectedly encountered the elephants, causing the herd to charge. Dosio was killed in the attack, while his professional guide sustained serious injuries. Dosio was known for his licensed and registered hunts, often framed as conservation efforts.
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The article details the tragic death of 75-year-old American millionaire big-game hunter Ernie Dosio, who was crushed by a herd of elephants in Gabon. Dosio, a vineyard owner and owner of Pacific AgriLands Inc., was on a hunting expedition for yellow-backed duiker when he and his guide encountered five female elephants and a calf. While hunting is a controversial practice, the article notes that Dosio’s hunts were reportedly licensed and registered as conservation efforts. The incident highlights the dangers associated with encounters with large, wild animals, particularly in regions where endangered species like the African forest elephant reside.
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This article details the tragic death of US millionaire and big game hunter Ernie Dosio, who was trampled by elephants in Gabon while on a hunt for a yellow-backed duiker. Dosio, a vineyard owner from California, encountered a startled herd of five female elephants and a calf, resulting in his fatal injuries and serious harm to his guide. Despite the dangers, Dosio’s hunts were described as licensed and registered for conservation purposes, though he was known for his extensive trophy room.
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The recent killing of a collared lion named Blondie in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has sparked outrage, reminiscent of the 2015 Cecil the lion case. Blondie, part of an Oxford University study, was lured from a protected area and killed in a legal hunt with permits, despite the visible research collar. Zimbabwe’s National Parks defends the hunt, citing the revenue generated for conservation efforts, although others condemn trophy hunting practices. The incident underscores the ongoing debate over lion hunting, its ethics, and its impact on the vulnerable lion population across Africa.
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The idea of a Montana man using animal tissue and testicles to breed giant sheep for sale to hunting preserves is truly a bizarre and eyebrow-raising concept. When I first came across this headline, I couldn’t believe what I was reading. The thought of someone actually going to such lengths to create genetically engineered sheep for the sole purpose of hunting is both fascinating and concerning at the same time.
The fact that this man procured cloned embryos of the animal from a lab is mind-boggling. The idea that there are labs out there that will willingly clone animals for individuals is a concept that I never even considered before.… Continue reading
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