
Delta Air Lines BANS Shipments Of Exotic Animal Trophies
THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!" - August 3, 2015
If one good thing has come out of the heartbreaking death of Cecil the Lion, it may be it has caused Delta Air Lines to put their foot down on future shipments of exotic animal trophies.
Today, Delta, who is the only U.S. air carrier with direct flights to South Africa, is officially banning five types of trophy animals for shipment,
Advertisement |
CLICK PHOTOS TO SEE MORE
The statements reads,
Effective immediately, Delta will officially ban shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide as freight. Prior to this ban, Delta’s strict acceptance policy called for absolute compliance with all government regulations regarding protected species. Delta will also review acceptance policies of other hunting trophies with appropriate government agencies and other organizations supporting legal shipments.
We salute Delta for taking this bold action to dissuade future tragedies like that of the beloved Cecil.
Comment Your Thoughts Below! Share This Post With Friends And Family! |
TRENDING: Bobbi Kristina PHOTO IN CASKET Leaks | Gwen Stefani Gavin Rossdale CALL IT QUITS After 13 Years of Marriage |