Trophy hunters 'behind death of male lions' at home of Cecil the lion

Trophy hunters have been chiefly responsible for the death of male lions on the African national park where Cecil made his home, say researchers.

Trophy hunters 'behind death of male lions' at home of Cecil the lion

Trophy hunters have been chiefly responsible for the death of male lions on the African national park where Cecil made his home, say researchers.

Cecil, a 13-year old male lion, was a major attraction at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe before being killed by American big-game hunter Walter Palmer.

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