# Communities living near Kruger National Park say they prefer wildlife-friendly ways to earn a living, rather than killing animals for profit. According to an article in The Conversation, researchers found over 80-percent of residents surveyed, backed alternatives like craft tourism, online wildlife guiding, and conservation jobs. The findings come amid growing global pressure to ban trophy hunting. Locals say ethical, sustainable jobs could reduce poverty and protect animals, offering a new path for conservation and economic growth.
Kruger communities prefer wildlife-friendly livelihoods over trophy hunting