Trophy hunting is recreational hunting in which portions of captured wild animals are saved and displayed as trophies, usually displayed, to represent the success of the hunt. The "game" animal is normally a mature male specimen from a popular species (rhinos, elephants, lions, pumas, and bears) of collecting interests, usually of huge size, with impressive horns/antlers or furs/manes. Most trophies are made up of only a few components of the animal that have been prepared for exhibition by a taxidermist (the art of preserving an animal's body via mounting (over an armature) or stuffing, for the purpose of display or study). The most commonly preserved parts vary by species but typically include the head, skin/hide, tusks, horns, and antlers. Trophy hunting is supported by widespread beliefs that it is a sustainable conservation strategy that delivers considerable revenue for conservation. The sole purpose of this heinous act is pleasure. As stated by IndiaToday "Canada, South Africa, Namibia, Mexico, Zimbabwe, and New Zealand are the major countries that are the primary witnesses to trophy hunting.
South Africa has the largest hunting industry worldwide and it's the second most popular source of American trophy imports. Trophy hunting has been practiced in Africa and is still practiced in many African countries."
The terms of the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972 forbade hunting. Sport hunting of animals in India is prohibited.
