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A trophy hunter killed a lion in Zimbabwe that was part of a research project, sparking anger
A trophy hunter killed a lion in Zimbabwe that was part of a research project, sparking anger
A trophy hunter killed a lion in Zimbabwe that was part of a research project, sparking anger

Published on: 07/31/2025

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The lion, known as Blondie, was part of an Oxford University study and wore a research collar sponsored by Africa Geographic, a safari company.

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