Qatar Airways bans transportation of hunting trophies
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In a bid to show its seriousness for preserving endangered species, Qatar Airways recently announced its intent for extension of its existing embargo on transporting hunting trophies.
This will encompass all species identified by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora.
The airline’s existing ban on carrying CITES I hunting trophies has been extended to include all species included in the CITES I, II and III.
“We recognises our responsibility to society, communities and the environment. An absolute ban on all hunting trophies further extends our commitment to supporting protection of endangered species and elimination of illegal trading of animal products,” said Qatar Airways group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker.
More than 35,000 species (over 5,000 animals and 30,000 plants) are protected under the CITES, which includes, but is not limited to, great apes, giant panda, many South American monkeys, cheetahs, lions, leopards, tigers, elephants and rhinoceroses.
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